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From Dishonor to Glory
Commentators explain that our earthly bodies are "sown in dishonor" because death involves decay, humiliation, and the effects of sin. However, this is not the end. The resurrected body will be "raised in glory," meaning it will be beautiful, honorable, and free from all blemish, fashioned like the glorious body of Christ himself.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 15:43
18th Century
Theologian
It is sown in dishonour. In the grave, where it is shut out from human view, hurried away from the sight of friends, loathsome and offensi…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 15:43
In weakness (εν ασθενεια). Lack of strength as shown in the victory of death.
In power (εν δυναμε). Death …
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 15:43
19th Century
Preacher
It is sown in dishonour;
For, with all the honour that we can pay to our departed dear ones, it is a dishonour to them to have to li…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 15:43
Paul now answers the question some believers were asking: since a resurrection “body” (GK 5393) would be like the sinful mortal body we now have, h…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 15:43
16th Century
Theologian
It is sown in corruption. So that no doubt may remain, Paul explains himself by unfolding the difference between their present condition a…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 15:43
17th Century
Pastor
It is sown in dishonour
Its original is dishonourable, it comes, as the Jews often say F23 , (
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 15:35–50
17th Century
Minister
- How are the dead raised up? That is, by what means? How can they be raised?
- Regarding the bodies that shall rise: will they be of th…