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Corinthians 1:55
Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?
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Interpretation

Scripture invites a victory over death that is worked out in solitude and community in Corinthians 1:55—look for "where" and "death". Let victory over death in the use of resources—carry peace past preference.

Context

The setting is Corinthians—biblical literature, developing victory over death. Read in Corinthians 1, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “where” alongside “death”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to Paul for 1 Corinthians. Modern scholarship on 1 Corinthians sees generally accepted as Pauline.. Scholars commonly date 1 Corinthians AD 53–55. 1 Corinthians seems aimed at Church in Corinth.. 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 over 5,800 manuscripts, more than any other surviving ancient work. Early papyri from the 2nd-3rd centuries like P46, P66, P75 provide text within 100–150 years of composition. Major uncial codices (Sinaiticus, Vaticanus, 4th century) contain complete or near-complete texts. The Byzantine text family represents the majority of later manuscripts. Textual variants exist but are mostly minor: word order, articles, spelling. No central Christian doctrine depends on any disputed text. Modern critical editions compare all manuscript families to determine the probably reflects the initial text reading.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46