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1 Corinthians 15:53

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 53 For this which is corruptible must put on incorruption,+ and this which is mortal must put on immortality.+

1 Corinthians 15:53

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 53 δεῖ It is necessary γὰρ for τὸ the φθαρτὸν corruptible τοῦτο this ἐνδύσασθαι to put on self ἀφθαρσίαν incorruption καὶ and τὸ the θνητὸν mortal τοῦτο this ἐνδύσασθαι to put on self ἀθανασίαν. immortality.

1 Corinthians 15:53

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 53 For this which is corruptible must put on incorruption,+ and this which is mortal+ must put on immortality.*

1 Corinthians 15:53

The Bible in Living English
- 53 For this that is perishable has to dress itself in imperishability, and this that is mortal to dress itself in immortality.

1 Corinthians 15:53

American Standard Version
- 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

1 Corinthians 15:53

The Emphasized Bible
- 53 For this corruptible must needs clothe itself with incorruptibility, And this mortal clothe itself with immortality.

1 Corinthians 15:53

King James Version
- 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

1 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 15

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 15:53
  
  immortality: The Greek word for “immortality” (a·tha·na·siʹa) occurs three times in the Christian Greek Scriptures, at 1Co 15:53, 54 and 1Ti 6:16. The basic meaning is “not subject to death.” It refers to the quality of life that is enjoyed, its endlessness and indestructibility. The anointed followers of Christ, who as mortal humans serve God faithfully, are resurrected as something more than spirit creatures having everlasting life. Jehovah gives them “indestructible life”—an outstanding demonstration of his confidence in them.—Heb 7:16; compare study note on 1Co 15:42.