1 Corinthians 15:45
New International Version
So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being"; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit.

New Living Translation
The Scriptures tell us, “The first man, Adam, became a living person.” But the last Adam—that is, Christ—is a life-giving Spirit.

English Standard Version
Thus it is written, “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit.

Berean Standard Bible
So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam a life-giving spirit.

Berean Literal Bible
So also it has been written: "The first man Adam became into a living soul;" the last Adam into a life-giving spirit.

King James Bible
And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.

New King James Version
And so it is written, “The first man Adam became a living being.” The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.

New American Standard Bible
So also it is written: “The first MAN, Adam, BECAME A LIVING PERSON.” The last Adam was a life-giving spirit.

NASB 1995
So also it is written, “The first MAN, Adam, BECAME A LIVING SOUL.” The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.

NASB 1977
So also it is written, “The first MAN, Adam, BECAME A LIVING SOUL.” The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.

Legacy Standard Bible
So also it is written, “The first MAN, Adam, BECAME A LIVING SOUL.” The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.

Amplified Bible
So it is written [in Scripture], “The first MAN, Adam, BECAME A LIVING SOUL (an individual);” the last Adam (Christ) became a life-giving spirit [restoring the dead to life].

Christian Standard Bible
So it is written, The first man Adam became a living being; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So it is written: The first man Adam became a living being; the last Adam became a life-giving Spirit.

American Standard Version
So also it is written, The first man Adam became a living soul. The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.

Contemporary English Version
The first man was named Adam, and the Scriptures tell us that he was a living person. But Jesus, who may be called the last Adam, is a life-giving spirit.

English Revised Version
So also it is written, The first man Adam became a living soul. The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
This is what Scripture says: "The first man, Adam, became a living being." The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.

Good News Translation
For the scripture says, "The first man, Adam, was created a living being"; but the last Adam is the life-giving Spirit.

International Standard Version
This, indeed, is what is written: "The first man, Adam, became a living being." The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.

Majority Standard Bible
So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being;” the last Adam a life-giving spirit.

NET Bible
So also it is written, "The first man, Adam, became a living person"; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit.

New Heart English Bible
So also it is written, "The first man, Adam, became a living soul." The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.

Webster's Bible Translation
And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul, the last Adam was made a vivifying spirit.

Weymouth New Testament
In the same way also it is written, "The first man Adam became a living animal"; the last Adam is a life-giving Spirit.

World English Bible
So also it is written, “The first man Adam became a living soul.” The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
so also it has been written: “The first man Adam became a living creature,” the last Adam [is] for a life-giving spirit,

Berean Literal Bible
So also it has been written: "The first man Adam became into a living soul;" the last Adam into a life-giving spirit.

Young's Literal Translation
so also it hath been written, 'The first man Adam became a living creature,' the last Adam is for a life-giving spirit,

Smith's Literal Translation
So also has been written, The first man Adam was born into a living soul; and the last Adam into a spirit making alive.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The first man Adam was made into a living soul; the last Adam into a quickening spirit.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Just as it was written that the first man, Adam, was made with a living soul, so shall the last Adam be made with a spirit brought back to life.

New American Bible
So, too, it is written, “The first man, Adam, became a living being,” the last Adam a life-giving spirit.

New Revised Standard Version
Thus it is written, “The first man, Adam, became a living being”; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Thus also it is written: “Adam the first man was a living soul; the last Adam - The Life Giver Spirit.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
So, also, it is written: The first man Adam became a living soul, the last Adam a life-giving spirit.

Godbey New Testament
As indeed it has been written; The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last man Adam, a life-creating spirit.

Haweis New Testament
And so it is written, There was a first man Adam a living soul; a last Adam a quickening spirit.

Mace New Testament
and so it is written, the first man Adam was made an animating soul, the last Adam was made a vivifying spirit.

Weymouth New Testament
In the same way also it is written, "The first man Adam became a living animal"; the last Adam is a life-giving Spirit.

Worrell New Testament
So also it has been written, "The first man Adam was a living soul"; the last Adam, a life-giving Spirit.

Worsley New Testament
And so it is written, "The first man Adam was made a living soul." But the last Adam is an enlivening spirit.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Resurrection Body
44It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. 45 So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being;” the last Adam a life-giving spirit. 46The spiritual, however, was not first, but the natural, and then the spiritual.…

Cross References
Genesis 2:7
Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being.

Romans 5:12-21
Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. / For sin was in the world before the law was given; but sin is not taken into account when there is no law. / Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who did not sin in the way that Adam transgressed. He is a pattern of the One to come. ...

John 1:1-3
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.

Romans 8:2
For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death.

1 Corinthians 15:21-22
For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. / For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.

Philippians 2:7-8
but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

1 Corinthians 15:47-49
The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven. / As was the earthly man, so also are those who are of the earth; and as is the heavenly man, so also are those who are of heaven. / And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so also shall we bear the likeness of the heavenly man.

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!

John 5:21
For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes.

Ephesians 2:1-5
And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, / in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience. / All of us also lived among them at one time, fulfilling the cravings of our flesh and indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath. ...

Colossians 1:15-18
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. / For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. ...

Hebrews 2:14-15
Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, / and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.

Genesis 3:19
By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground—because out of it were you taken. For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.”

Isaiah 53:10
Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.

Ezekiel 37:5-10
This is what the Lord GOD says to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, and you will come to life. / I will attach tendons to you and make flesh grow upon you and cover you with skin. I will put breath within you so that you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’” / So I prophesied as I had been commanded. And as I prophesied, there was suddenly a noise, a rattling, and the bones came together, bone to bone. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.

The first.

1 Corinthians 15:47-49
The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven…

Genesis 2:7
And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

Romans 5:12-14
Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: …

a quickening.

John 1:4
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

John 4:10,14
Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water…

John 5:21,25-29
For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will…

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1. By Christ's resurrection,
12. he proves the necessity of our resurrection,
16. against all such as deny the resurrection of the body.
21. The fruit,
35. and the manner thereof;
51. and of the resurrection of those who shall be found alive at the last day.














So it is written
This phrase indicates the apostle Paul’s reliance on the authority of Scripture. It underscores the importance of the Old Testament as a foundational text for understanding New Testament revelations. The phrase suggests a continuity and fulfillment of God’s plan, as Paul often uses this introduction to connect his teachings with the Hebrew Scriptures, emphasizing the divine inspiration and authority of the Bible.

The first man Adam
Adam, whose name in Hebrew means "man" or "mankind," is the progenitor of the human race. His creation is detailed in Genesis, where he is formed from the dust of the ground. Adam represents humanity in its original state, created in the image of God but also subject to sin and death. Historically, Adam is seen as a literal figure, the first human, whose actions have theological implications for all of humanity, introducing sin into the world.

became a living being
This phrase is a direct reference to Genesis 2:7, where God breathes life into Adam, making him a "living soul" (nephesh in Hebrew). It highlights the physical and mortal nature of human life, emphasizing that Adam, though created by God, was subject to physical death. Theologically, it points to the natural life that all humans inherit from Adam, a life that is animated by breath but ultimately finite.

the last Adam
This term refers to Jesus Christ, drawing a parallel between Adam and Christ. While Adam is the first man, Christ is seen as the "last Adam," representing a new beginning for humanity. Theologically, this signifies Christ as the head of a new creation, bringing redemption and eternal life. The use of "last" implies finality and completeness, indicating that Christ’s work is sufficient and conclusive for salvation.

a life-giving spirit
In contrast to Adam, who became a living being, Christ is described as a "life-giving spirit." This highlights the transformative power of Christ’s resurrection, which imparts spiritual life to believers. The Greek word for "spirit" (pneuma) suggests a life that transcends the physical, pointing to the eternal and spiritual life that Christ offers. This phrase encapsulates the essence of the Gospel: through Christ’s resurrection, believers are not only restored but also transformed into a new creation, capable of eternal communion with God.

(45) And so it is written.--Better, And so it is written, The first man Adam became a living soul: the last Adam became a quickening spirit. The quotation which follows here is from Genesis 2:7, and it is the latter part of that verse which is quoted. The Rabbinical explanation of that passage was--that God breathed into man the breath of life originally, but that man became (not "was made") only a living soul, i.e., one in whom the mere human faculties held sway, and not the spirit. He became this lower thing by his own act of disobedience. Here, then, St. Paul, contrasts the two Adams--the first man and Christ--from whom we derive our natural and our spiritual natures, and our natural and spiritual bodies. The first Adam became, by his disobedience, a mere living soul, and from him we inherit that nature; the second Adam, by his obedience, became a life-giving spirit, and from Him we inherit the spiritual nature in us. The same verb which is expressed in the first clause must be understood in the second clause. The same thought is expressed in Romans 5:19.

Verse 45. - The first man Adam was made a living soul (Genesis 2:7). The last Adam. A rabbinic expression also for the Messiah. A quickening Spirit. "The Son quickeneth whom he will" (John 5:21; comp. 6:23). The best comment on the expression will be found in Romans 8:2, 11. Christ is "a quickening," i.e. a life giving, "Spirit," here mainly in the sense that we shall only be raised by "the power of his resurrection" (John 5:24, 25), but also in the sense that his Spirit dwelleth in us, and is our true Life.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
So
οὕτως (houtōs)
Adverb
Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).

it is written:
γέγραπται (gegraptai)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.

“The
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

first
πρῶτος (prōtos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4413: First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.

man
ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

Adam
Ἀδὰμ (Adam)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 76: Adam, the first man, the first parent of the human race. Of Hebrew origin; Adam, the first man; typically man.

became
Ἐγένετο (Egeneto)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

a living
ζῶσαν (zōsan)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2198: To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.

being;”
ψυχὴν (psychēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5590: From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

last
ἔσχατος (eschatos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2078: Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final.

Adam
Ἀδὰμ (Adam)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 76: Adam, the first man, the first parent of the human race. Of Hebrew origin; Adam, the first man; typically man.

a life-giving
ζωοποιοῦν (zōopoioun)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2227: To make that which was dead to live, cause to live, quicken. From the same as zoon and poieo; tovitalize.

spirit.
πνεῦμα (pneuma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.


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