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Bible verse
1 Corinthians 15:57
“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
What it means
Death once held the final word over every human life, but God gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. The sting of sin and the grave has been drawn out by His death and resurrection. We do not achieve this triumph; we receive it as a gift. Because Jesus rose, all who belong to Him will rise too. When you grieve, or when your own mortality frightens you, hold to this. The battle you could never win has already been won, and Christ shares His victory with you.
1 Corinthians 15:57 at a glance
| Reference | 1 Corinthians 15:57 |
|---|---|
| Book | 1 Corinthians |
| Chapter to read it in | 1 Corinthians 15 |
| Topic | the cross |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- 2 Corinthians 2:14
- Romans 8:37
- 1 John 5:4-5
- Proverbs 21:31
- Revelation 12:11
- John 16:33
- 2 Corinthians 9:15
- Psalms 98:1
- Revelation 15:2-3
- Ephesians 5:20
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find 1 Corinthians 15:57?
It is in 1 Corinthians, in 1 Corinthians 15. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with 1 Corinthians 15:57?
Readers most often set it beside 2 Corinthians 2:14, Romans 8:37, 1 John 5:4-5, Proverbs 21:31. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray 1 Corinthians 15:57?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of 1 Corinthians 15:57 more than we can. We bring you 1 Corinthians 15:57, the cross. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of 1 Corinthians 15 today, not only the one verse.
- Write 1 Corinthians 15:57 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
