1 Corinthians 15:31 Meaning
I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
Context Explained
29Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?
30And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?
31I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
32If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die.
33Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Romans 8:36
Both verses reference the experience of suffering for the sake of Christ.
2 Timothy 2:11-12
Speaks of enduring suffering for Christ, similar to Paul's declaration of dying daily.
Philippians 1:21
Paul expresses that to live is Christ, echoing the theme of living for Jesus.
Source: 1 Corinthians 15:31