1 Corinthians 15:55 Meaning
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
Context Explained
53For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
54So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
55O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
56The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
57But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Revelation 21:4
Both verses speak of the end of death and sorrow, emphasizing the hope of eternal life.
Romans 8:37
Affirms that we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us, echoing the victory theme.
2 Corinthians 5:4
Discusses the hope of being clothed with immortality, connecting to the victory over death.
Source: 1 Corinthians 15:55