"If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable." — 1 Corinthians 15:19

1 Corinthians 15:19 · KJV

“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”

— 1 Corinthians 15:19

Verse 18

Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.

Verse 20

But now is Christ risen from the dead, {and} become the firstfruits of them that slept.

1 Corinthians 15 — Context

And if Christ be not raised, your faith {is} vain; ye are yet in your sins.

Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.

If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.

But now is Christ risen from the dead, {and} become the firstfruits of them that slept.

For since by man {came} death, by man {came} also the resurrection of the dead.

Cross References

Revelation 14:13

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed {are} the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. {from henceforth...: or, from henceforth saith the Spirit, Yea}

1 Peter 1:21

Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.

2 Timothy 1:12

For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. {believed: or, trusted}

1 Corinthians 4:9-13

For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. {us...: or, us the last apostles, as} {spectacle: Gr. theatre}

2 Timothy 3:12

Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Acts 14:22

Confirming the souls of the disciples, {and} exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

Luke 21:34

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and {so} that day come upon you unawares.

Luke 8:14

And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of {this} life, and bring no fruit to perfection.