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1 Corinthians 15:40

15:39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men another flesh of beasts another of fishes, and another of birds.
There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.

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There are also celestial bodies, and terrestrial bodies; but the glory of the celestial differs from that of the terrestrial.

There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.

There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.

15:41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.

What does 1 Corinthians 15:40 mean?

1 Corinthians 15:40 is a verse in the book of 1 Corinthians, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include καί (kai), ἐπουράνιος (epouranios), σῶμα (soma). It connects to 35 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

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are
alsoκαίkai/kahee/G2532apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
celestialἐπουράνιοςepouranios/ep-oo-ran'-ee-os/G2032from 1909 and 3772; above the sky:--celestial, (in) heaven(-ly), high.
bodies,σῶμαsoma/so'-mah/G4983from 4982; the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively:--bodily, body, slave.
andκαίkai/kahee/G2532apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
bodiesσῶμαsoma/so'-mah/G4983from 4982; the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively:--bodily, body, slave.
terrestrial:ἐπίγειοςepigeios/ep-ig'-i-os/G1919from 1909 and 1093; worldly (physically or morally):--earthly, in earth, terrestrial.
butἀλλάalla/al-lah'/G235neuter plural of 243; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
the
gloryδόξαdoxa/dox'-ah/G1391from the base of 1380; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective):--dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
of
the
celestialἐπουράνιοςepouranios/ep-oo-ran'-ee-os/G2032from 1909 and 3772; above the sky:--celestial, (in) heaven(-ly), high.
is
one,G2087
andδέde/deh/G1161a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
the
glory
of
the
terrestrialἐπίγειοςepigeios/ep-ig'-i-os/G1919from 1909 and 1093; worldly (physically or morally):--earthly, in earth, terrestrial.
is
another.G2087

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 15:40

HENRY_FULL · 1 Corinthians 15:40
gen31279" In this chapter the apostle goes on to show more particularly what that more excellent way was of which he had just before been speaking. He recommends it, I. By showing the necessity and importance of it, ver. 1-3 . II. By giving a description of its properties and fruits, ver. 4-7 . III. By showing how much it excels the best of gifts and other graces, by its continuance, when they shall be no longer in being, or of any use, ver. 8, to the end . On Spiritual Gifts. ( a. d. 57.)

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Matthew 7:22

Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

Matthew 7:23

And then will I profess unto them I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Matthew 13:11

He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

Matthew 17:20

And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Matthew 21:19

And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. a fig tree: Gr. one fig tree

Matthew 21:21

Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.

Mark 11:22

And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. Have: or, Have the faith of God

Mark 11:23

For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

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What does 1 Corinthians 15:40 say?

1 Corinthians 15:40 (King James Version) reads: "There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another."

Is 1 Corinthians 15:40 in the Old or New Testament?

1 Corinthians 15:40 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of 1 Corinthians.

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