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1 Corinthians 15:31
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The Order of Resurrection
30And why do we endanger ourselves every hour?31I face death every day, brothers, as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord. 32If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for human motives, what did I gain? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.”
Sermons
Carter Conlon
Hans R. Waldvogel
Don McClure
Daniel Steele
Ignatius of AntiochSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
I protest by your rejoicing - Νη την ὑμετεραν καυχησιν· By your exaltation or boasting. Dr. Lightfoot understands this of "the boasting of the Corinthians against the apostle; that he considered himself continually trampled on by them; rejected and exposed to infamy and contempt; but that he took this as a part of the reproach of Christ; and was happy in the prospect of death and a glorious resurrection, when all those troubles and wrongs would terminate for ever." Instead of ὑμετεραν, Your exultation or boasting, ἡμετεραν, Our exultation, is the reading of the Codex Alexandrinus, and several others, with the Ethiopic, Origen, and Theophylact. This will lead to an easier sense: I declare by the exultation which I have in Christ Jesus, as having died for my offenses, and risen again for my justification, that I neither fear sufferings nor death; and am daily ready to be offered up, and feel myself continually exposed to death. But the common reading is probably to be preferred; for your glorying is the same as glorying on your account: I profess by the glorying or exultation which I have on account of your salvation, that I anticipate with pleasure the end of my earthly race. I die daily - A form of speech for, I am continually exposed to death. The following passages will illustrate this. So Philo, p. 990. Flaccus, who was in continual fear of death, says: καθ' ἑκαστην ἡμεραν, μαλλον δε ὡραν, προαποθνησκω, πολλους θανατους ὑπομενων ανθ' ἑνος του τελευταιου· "Every day, rather every hour, I anticipate death; enduring many deaths before that last one comes." So Libanius, speaking of his own miseries and those of the people of Antioch, Epist. 1320, page 615, says: ετι ζωντες τεθνηκαμεν· "Though living, we are dead." Livy has a similar form of expression to signify continual danger, xxix. 17: Quotidie capitur urbs nostra, quotidie diripitur. "Daily is our city taken, daily is it pillaged."
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
by your rejoicing--by the glorying which I have concerning you, as the fruit of my labors in the Lord. Some of the earliest manuscripts and fathers read "our," with the same sense. BENGEL understands "your rejoicing," to be the enjoyable state of the Corinthians, as contrasted with his dying daily to give his converts rejoicing or glorying (Co1 4:8; Co2 4:12, Co2 4:15; Eph 3:13; Phi 1:26). But the words, "which I have," favor the explanation--"the rejoicing which I have over you." Many of the oldest manuscripts and Vulgate insert "brethren" here. I die daily--This ought to stand first in the sentence, as it is so put prominently forward in the Greek. I am day by day in sight of death, exposed to it, and expecting it (Co2 4:11-12; Co2 1:8-9; Co2 11:23).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Awake to righteousness, and sin not,.... The apostle represents the Corinthians as inebriated with bad principles and notions, and as fallen asleep, and as greatly remiss, and declined in the exercise of grace and discharge of duty; and therefore calls upon them to awake out of sleep, to watch and be sober, and attend to "righteousness"; to the justice of God, which requires the resurrection of the dead, and makes it necessary that men may receive the things done in the body, whether good or evil; for as it is a righteous thing with God to render tribulation to them that sin against him, and trouble his people; so it is but just, that those bodies which Christ has purchased with his blood, who have served him, and suffered for his sake, should be raised again, that, together with their souls, they may enjoy the happiness provided for them; and to the righteousness of Christ, to look unto it, lay hold on it, exercise faith upon it, desiring to be found in it living and dying; and to works of righteousness, to a holy life and conversation, a living soberly, righteously and godly; and not spend their time, and give up themselves to vain speculations and notions; which were so far from being edifying, that they were very detrimental to themselves and others. The Vulgate Latin version reads, "awake, ye righteous": for righteous persons, good men, the wise as well as foolish virgins, sometimes fall asleep, and need awaking out of it; which is done by one providence or another, or by the ministry of the word, and whenever to purpose, by the powerful and efficacious grace of God: the words may be rendered, "awake righteously"; or as the Syriac version reads, "awake your hearts righteously"; and as the Arabic, "with a due awaking"; that is, as it becomes you, and as it is just, right, and proper you should: "and sin not"; not that they could be, or that it could be thought they might be without sin in them, or without sin being done by them; but that they ought not to live a sinful course of life, which the denial of the resurrection led unto, or indulged in; or not sin by denying that doctrine, and giving themselves up to a vicious life in consequence of it: for some have not the knowledge of God; are like the Gentiles that are without God, and know him not; they know not, or, at least, do not own the truth of God in his word, declaring and testifying the doctrine of the resurrection; they err in that point, not knowing the Scriptures, the sense of them, and this truth contained in them; nor the power or God in raising the dead, nor the justice of God, which makes it necessary that the dead should be raised: I speak this to your shame; that there should be such ignorant persons in their community; that there were any of such bad principles as to deny the resurrection of the dead, and of such dissolute lives as to give up themselves to sensual lusts and pleasures: that such were continued in the church, kept company with, indulged and caressed; and that there was so great a corruption in doctrine, discipline, and conversation, among them.
1 Corinthians 15:31
The Order of Resurrection
30And why do we endanger ourselves every hour?31I face death every day, brothers, as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord. 32If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for human motives, what did I gain? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.”
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An Invitation to Die
By Carter Conlon3.1K41:58Death To Self1CO 15:31PHP 2:3In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of dying daily as a key to experiencing supernatural strength and revelation. He references 1 Corinthians 15:31 where Paul states that he died daily. The invitation in Christ is to die to our own efforts to escape the power of sin and trust in the one who overcame and promises us life. The speaker also shares a parable from Matthew 13 about the different types of soil that receive the seed of God's promise. He encourages the audience to have a heart that is willing to receive the seed and bear fruit.
They That Love the Lord Shall Be as the Sun
By Hans R. Waldvogel2.0K29:51RelationshipEXO 32:10JHN 14:231CO 15:312CO 5:9GAL 2:20EPH 1:17PHP 3:14In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the simplicity and power of the Apostle Paul's teachings. He highlights Paul's focus on dying to oneself and being united with Jesus Christ. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of love and obedience in the Christian life, contrasting it with the pride and self-centeredness of humanity. The sermon concludes with a call to humbly pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus and to forget the past in order to pursue the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Meekness
By Don McClure1.2K49:44MAT 5:31CO 15:31In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a personal transformation and the passing of authority from a powerful man to a seemingly insignificant Christian. The speaker acknowledges his previous desire to abuse power and contrasts it with the humble and approachable nature of the person he aspires to be like. The sermon emphasizes the importance of being meek and gentle, even in competitive situations like sports. The speaker also highlights the change in perspective that occurs when one becomes a Christian, noting that while external circumstances may remain the same, there is a newfound awareness of beauty and a desire to speak kindly.
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By Norman Grubb6691:17:19ConferenceMAT 3:11MRK 11:23JHN 3:30JHN 17:20ROM 12:21CO 4:161CO 15:31In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of the complete position in the Bible and the process of the Spirit of God. He emphasizes the importance of pressing towards the mark and not being satisfied with just attaining a certain level. The speaker also highlights the significance of the soul as the agency of the spirit and the need to find rest and sufficiency in God. The sermon references the book of Hebrews, particularly chapter 4, to support these teachings.
Perverted Pauline Texts Quoted Against Holiness.
By Daniel Steele0ROM 6:61CO 15:31GAL 5:17PHP 3:121TI 1:15Daniel Steele preaches about the misunderstood texts in St. Paul's epistles regarding Christian perfection and holiness. He clarifies that St. Paul, in Philippians 3:12, is not disclaiming completeness of his spiritual life but rather referring to future resurrection. Steele explains that St. Paul's denial of being 'already made perfect' in Philippians 3:12 actually signifies completing his course, not moral imperfection. He emphasizes that Paul's references to 'dying daily' in 1 Corinthians 15:31 and being the 'chief of sinners' in 1 Timothy 1:15 are not about ongoing sin but about the daily struggle and past sinful life transformed by grace.
(Epistle) to the Romans
By Ignatius of Antioch0MAT 16:25JHN 12:251CO 15:31PHP 1:21REV 12:11Ignatius of Antioch, in his letter to the Church in Rome, expresses his desire to see them and hopes to be able to greet them as a prisoner in Christ Jesus. He urges the Church not to prevent him from attaining martyrdom, desiring to be sacrificed to God and become a pure bread of Christ. Ignatius emphasizes his willingness to die for God, fighting against the temptations of the world and seeking true life in Jesus Christ through martyrdom.
It Is a Faithful Saying: For if We Be Dead With Him
By John Calvin0ROM 8:241CO 15:31PHP 3:102TI 2:111PE 2:21John Calvin preaches about the hidden life of the faithful in this world, drawing parallels to trees in winter that appear dry and lifeless but show strength in spring. He emphasizes the need for believers to die daily to worldly desires and decay outwardly, embracing sickness, poverty, and shame as reminders of life's transient nature. Calvin stresses the importance of daily spiritual renewal and looking to the resurrection of Jesus to find hope and sweetness in the face of death.
Power of the Cross
By A.W. Tozer0Self-DenialDiscipleshipMAT 10:39MAT 16:24MRK 8:34LUK 9:23JHN 12:24ROM 6:61CO 15:31GAL 2:20PHP 3:8COL 3:3A.W. Tozer emphasizes the profound demands of discipleship as set forth by Jesus, highlighting the necessity of self-denial for true salvation. He explains that only through the denial of self can one experience deliverance from the chains of sin and corruption. The cross, as an instrument of death, symbolizes the path to freedom, where taking up one's cross leads to liberation from the self. Tozer asserts that it is only through the power of Christ that individuals can overcome their own limitations and find true life. The sermon calls believers to embrace the rigorous yet transformative journey of following Christ.
Questions/answers on the Interpretation of New Testament Scriptures
By James Blaine Chapman01CO 15:31James Blaine Chapman delves into various questions and answers from the Bible, harmonizing apparent contradictions and providing insightful explanations. He addresses topics such as the distinction between hearing the voice and understanding its meaning, the daily struggle of living for the gospel, Christ's proclamation to spirits in prison, maintaining a conscience void of offense, and the importance of doing good without expecting anything in return. Chapman also discusses the significance of God's choice and sanctification, the joy in heaven over repentant sinners, the concept of a conscience void of offense, and the warning against fruitless works. He emphasizes the need for surrendering to God's will, the importance of faith and love, and the consequences of rejecting God's grace.
Letter 89
By James Bourne0PSA 51:2JER 2:2MAT 14:31ROM 6:41CO 15:31James Bourne, in a letter to Mrs. T. Bushey in 1835, reflects on the trials believers face, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging God's justice and righteousness in afflictions. He warns against straying from God's ways and being ensnared by the world's allurements, highlighting the necessity of ongoing refinement in the 'furnace' to purge worldly influences. Bourne shares his personal struggles with sin, doubt, and unbelief, underscoring the need for complete surrender to God's will and the continual process of dying to self to experience newness of life in Christ.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
I protest by your rejoicing - Νη την ὑμετεραν καυχησιν· By your exaltation or boasting. Dr. Lightfoot understands this of "the boasting of the Corinthians against the apostle; that he considered himself continually trampled on by them; rejected and exposed to infamy and contempt; but that he took this as a part of the reproach of Christ; and was happy in the prospect of death and a glorious resurrection, when all those troubles and wrongs would terminate for ever." Instead of ὑμετεραν, Your exultation or boasting, ἡμετεραν, Our exultation, is the reading of the Codex Alexandrinus, and several others, with the Ethiopic, Origen, and Theophylact. This will lead to an easier sense: I declare by the exultation which I have in Christ Jesus, as having died for my offenses, and risen again for my justification, that I neither fear sufferings nor death; and am daily ready to be offered up, and feel myself continually exposed to death. But the common reading is probably to be preferred; for your glorying is the same as glorying on your account: I profess by the glorying or exultation which I have on account of your salvation, that I anticipate with pleasure the end of my earthly race. I die daily - A form of speech for, I am continually exposed to death. The following passages will illustrate this. So Philo, p. 990. Flaccus, who was in continual fear of death, says: καθ' ἑκαστην ἡμεραν, μαλλον δε ὡραν, προαποθνησκω, πολλους θανατους ὑπομενων ανθ' ἑνος του τελευταιου· "Every day, rather every hour, I anticipate death; enduring many deaths before that last one comes." So Libanius, speaking of his own miseries and those of the people of Antioch, Epist. 1320, page 615, says: ετι ζωντες τεθνηκαμεν· "Though living, we are dead." Livy has a similar form of expression to signify continual danger, xxix. 17: Quotidie capitur urbs nostra, quotidie diripitur. "Daily is our city taken, daily is it pillaged."
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
by your rejoicing--by the glorying which I have concerning you, as the fruit of my labors in the Lord. Some of the earliest manuscripts and fathers read "our," with the same sense. BENGEL understands "your rejoicing," to be the enjoyable state of the Corinthians, as contrasted with his dying daily to give his converts rejoicing or glorying (Co1 4:8; Co2 4:12, Co2 4:15; Eph 3:13; Phi 1:26). But the words, "which I have," favor the explanation--"the rejoicing which I have over you." Many of the oldest manuscripts and Vulgate insert "brethren" here. I die daily--This ought to stand first in the sentence, as it is so put prominently forward in the Greek. I am day by day in sight of death, exposed to it, and expecting it (Co2 4:11-12; Co2 1:8-9; Co2 11:23).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Awake to righteousness, and sin not,.... The apostle represents the Corinthians as inebriated with bad principles and notions, and as fallen asleep, and as greatly remiss, and declined in the exercise of grace and discharge of duty; and therefore calls upon them to awake out of sleep, to watch and be sober, and attend to "righteousness"; to the justice of God, which requires the resurrection of the dead, and makes it necessary that men may receive the things done in the body, whether good or evil; for as it is a righteous thing with God to render tribulation to them that sin against him, and trouble his people; so it is but just, that those bodies which Christ has purchased with his blood, who have served him, and suffered for his sake, should be raised again, that, together with their souls, they may enjoy the happiness provided for them; and to the righteousness of Christ, to look unto it, lay hold on it, exercise faith upon it, desiring to be found in it living and dying; and to works of righteousness, to a holy life and conversation, a living soberly, righteously and godly; and not spend their time, and give up themselves to vain speculations and notions; which were so far from being edifying, that they were very detrimental to themselves and others. The Vulgate Latin version reads, "awake, ye righteous": for righteous persons, good men, the wise as well as foolish virgins, sometimes fall asleep, and need awaking out of it; which is done by one providence or another, or by the ministry of the word, and whenever to purpose, by the powerful and efficacious grace of God: the words may be rendered, "awake righteously"; or as the Syriac version reads, "awake your hearts righteously"; and as the Arabic, "with a due awaking"; that is, as it becomes you, and as it is just, right, and proper you should: "and sin not"; not that they could be, or that it could be thought they might be without sin in them, or without sin being done by them; but that they ought not to live a sinful course of life, which the denial of the resurrection led unto, or indulged in; or not sin by denying that doctrine, and giving themselves up to a vicious life in consequence of it: for some have not the knowledge of God; are like the Gentiles that are without God, and know him not; they know not, or, at least, do not own the truth of God in his word, declaring and testifying the doctrine of the resurrection; they err in that point, not knowing the Scriptures, the sense of them, and this truth contained in them; nor the power or God in raising the dead, nor the justice of God, which makes it necessary that the dead should be raised: I speak this to your shame; that there should be such ignorant persons in their community; that there were any of such bad principles as to deny the resurrection of the dead, and of such dissolute lives as to give up themselves to sensual lusts and pleasures: that such were continued in the church, kept company with, indulged and caressed; and that there was so great a corruption in doctrine, discipline, and conversation, among them.