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1 Corinthians 15:42Resurrection argument
So also is the resurrection of the dead. The body is sown perishable; it is raised imperishable. It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a raised glory that is traced in speech and habits. 1 Corinthians 15:42: notice "sown" and "raised". Entrust raised glory in small choices no one sees—trace faith in small fidelities.

Context

In 1 Corinthians (Epistle/Letter), naming raised glory. Placed in ch. 15, the nearby lines set its tone. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits 1 Corinthians to Paul. In current research on 1 Corinthians, generally accepted as Pauline.. Date: AD 53–55. 1 Corinthians appears framed for Church in Corinth.. Genre and setting: epistle/letter, in the Resurrection argument. This verse leans into apostolic community. Community issues in Corinth form the backdrop for instruction.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 53–55
Audience:Church in Corinth.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46
Cross References3
  • Colossians 3:10
    and have put on the new man, who is being renewed in knowledge after the image of his Creator,
    CuratedClothed with the new self renewed in knowledge (Col 3:10)
  • Philippians 3:3
    For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh;
    CuratedWorship by the Spirit, boast in Christ (Phil 3:3)
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:18
    In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
    CuratedGratitude in all circumstances shapes holy lives (1 Thess 5:18)