Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and after that the spiritual. New Living Translation What comes first is the natural body, then the spiritual body comes later. English Standard Version But it is not the spiritual that is first but the natural, and then the spiritual. Berean Standard Bible The spiritual, however, was not first, but the natural, and then the spiritual. Berean Literal Bible However, the spiritual was not first, but the natural; then the spiritual. King James Bible Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. New King James Version However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural, and afterward the spiritual. New American Standard Bible However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural; then the spiritual. NASB 1995 However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural; then the spiritual. NASB 1977 However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural; then the spiritual. Legacy Standard Bible However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural; then the spiritual. Amplified Bible However, the spiritual [the immortal life] is not first, but the physical [the mortal life]; then the spiritual. Christian Standard Bible However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural, then the spiritual. Holman Christian Standard Bible However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural, then the spiritual. American Standard Version Howbeit that is not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; then that which is spiritual. Contemporary English Version We see that the one with a spiritual body did not come first. He came after the one who had a physical body. English Revised Version Howbeit that is not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; then that which is spiritual. GOD'S WORD® Translation The spiritual does not come first, but the physical and then the spiritual. Good News Translation It is not the spiritual that comes first, but the physical, and then the spiritual. International Standard Version The spiritual does not come first, but the physical does, and then comes the spiritual. Majority Standard Bible The spiritual, however, was not first, but the natural, and then the spiritual. NET Bible However, the spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and then the spiritual. New Heart English Bible However that which is spiritual is not first, but that which is natural, then that which is spiritual. Webster's Bible Translation However, that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. Weymouth New Testament Nevertheless, it is not what is spiritual that came first, but what is animal; what is spiritual came afterwards. World English Bible However, that which is spiritual isn’t first, but that which is natural, then that which is spiritual. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut that which is spiritual [is] not first, but that which [was] natural, afterward that which [is] spiritual. Berean Literal Bible However, the spiritual was not first, but the natural; then the spiritual. Young's Literal Translation but that which is spiritual is not first, but that which was natural, afterwards that which is spiritual. Smith's Literal Translation But the first not spiritual, but animated; then the spiritual. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleYet that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; afterwards that which is spiritual. Catholic Public Domain Version So what is, at first, not spiritual, but animal, next becomes spiritual. New American Bible But the spiritual was not first; rather the natural and then the spiritual. New Revised Standard Version But it is not the spiritual that is first, but the physical, and then the spiritual. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHowbeit, that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But the first was not spiritual, but the animal, and then the spiritual. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is animal; and afterward that which is spiritual. Godbey New Testament But that which is spiritual was not first, but that which is animal; afterward that which is spiritual. Haweis New Testament But that which is spiritual was not first, but that which is animal; and afterward that which is spiritual. Mace New Testament but the spiritual body was not first, but the animal; and afterwards the spiritual. Weymouth New Testament Nevertheless, it is not what is spiritual that came first, but what is animal; what is spiritual came afterwards. Worrell New Testament And the spiritual is not first, but the natural; then the spiritual. Worsley New Testament However, the spiritual is not first, but the animal; and afterwards the spiritual. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Resurrection Body…45So 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. 47The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven.… 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. Genesis 1:26-27 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it.” / So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. John 3:6 Flesh is born of flesh, but spirit is born of the Spirit. Romans 5:12-14 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. Romans 8:5-9 Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. / The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace, / because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. ... 2 Corinthians 5:1-4 For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. / For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, / because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. ... Philippians 3:21 who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body. Colossians 3:10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Hebrews 9:11 But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. Hebrews 9:23-24 So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Romans 1:3-4 regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, / and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:5 For if we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in His resurrection. 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit, 1 John 3:2 Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. Treasury of Scripture However, that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. that which is natural. Romans 6:6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. Ephesians 4:22-24 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; … Colossians 3:9,10 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; … Jump to Previous Afterward Afterwards Animal First Howbeit However Natural Nevertheless Physical Spirit SpiritualJump to Next Afterward Afterwards Animal First Howbeit However Natural Nevertheless Physical Spirit Spiritual1 Corinthians 15 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. The spiritual, however, was not first This phrase emphasizes the order of creation and redemption. In the biblical narrative, God created the physical world first, as seen in Genesis 1, where the natural world and humanity were formed. This reflects the broader biblical theme that God often uses the physical to reveal spiritual truths. The natural precedes the spiritual in the order of human experience, highlighting the progression from the earthly to the heavenly. This order is also seen in the life of Jesus, who first came in the flesh (John 1:14) before His resurrection and ascension into a glorified spiritual state. but the natural and then the spiritual Persons / Places / Events 1. Apostle PaulThe author of 1 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth, providing teachings on the resurrection of the dead and the order of creation. 2. Corinth An ancient city in Greece where the church was established. Known for its diverse population and cultural influences, the church in Corinth faced various theological and moral challenges. 3. Creation Refers to the order of creation as described in Genesis, where the natural (physical) creation precedes the spiritual transformation. 4. Resurrection The event of Christ's resurrection and the future resurrection of believers, which Paul discusses extensively in 1 Corinthians 15. 5. Adam and Christ Paul contrasts the first man, Adam, with Christ, the "last Adam," to illustrate the transition from the natural to the spiritual. Teaching Points Order of CreationThe natural precedes the spiritual, reflecting God's design in creation and redemption. Understanding this order helps us appreciate the process of spiritual growth and transformation. Spiritual Transformation Just as the natural body is sown and the spiritual body is raised, believers are called to undergo a transformation through the Holy Spirit, moving from a life dominated by the flesh to one led by the Spirit. Hope in Resurrection The promise of resurrection assures believers that their current natural state is not the end. There is a future spiritual reality that awaits, providing hope and motivation for holy living. Living in the Present While we await the full realization of our spiritual transformation, we are called to live out our faith in the natural world, reflecting Christ's character and love.(46) Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual.--Here a further thought is introduced. There is not only a variety of bodies--and that variety regulated by adaptability to their state of existence--but there is an ordered sequence in that variety. As the Adam was first from whom we derive the natural body and soul, and the Adam was last from whom comes our spiritual nature, so there will be the like order in regard to our bodies. The natural body first in this life--the spiritual body afterwards in the next life.Verse 46. - That was not first which is spiritual. The imperfect precedes the perfect. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Theτὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. spiritual, πνευματικὸν (pneumatikon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4152: Spiritual. From pneuma; non-carnal, i.e. ethereal, or a spirit, or supernatural, regenerate, religious. however, Ἀλλ’ (All’) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. [was] not οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. first, πρῶτον (prōton) Adverb - Superlative Strong's 4412: First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. natural, ψυχικόν (psychikon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 5591: Animal, natural, sensuous. From psuche; sensitive, i.e. Animate. and then ἔπειτα (epeita) Adverb Strong's 1899: Then, thereafter, afterwards. From epi and eita; thereafter. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. spiritual. πνευματικόν (pneumatikon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4152: Spiritual. From pneuma; non-carnal, i.e. ethereal, or a spirit, or supernatural, regenerate, religious. 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