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1 Corinthians 15:57Resurrection argument
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Interpretation

1 Corinthians 15:57 shows a thanks victory that takes shape in speech and habits—trace "thanks" and "god". Work out thanks victory by steady, quiet faithfulness—keep zeal yoked to love.

Context

Corinthians crowns the contrast—Adam and Christ—with thanks (1 Corinthians 15:57). After “death’s sting” is named, gratitude names the final word: God’s act in the Lord.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate 1 Corinthians with Paul. Many scholars judge 1 Corinthians as follows: widely regarded as Pauline.. Date: AD 53–55. 1 Corinthians seems aimed at Church in Corinth.. It sits within the Resurrection argument (epistle/letter). Here the thread of apostolic community comes into view. The cross reorders wisdom and power in 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 do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46
Cross References3
  • Romans 6:6
    knowing this, that our old man was crucified with him, that the body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be in bondage to sin.
    CuratedOld self crucified so we no longer serve sin (Rom 6:6)
  • Philippians 3:17
    Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.
    CuratedImitate those walking the resurrection road (Phil 3:17)
  • 2 Corinthians 5:14
    For the love of Christ constrains us; because we judge thus: that one died for all, therefore all died. He died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for their sakes died and rose again.
    CuratedChrist’s love compels us in new life (2 Cor 5:14)