Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. New Living Translation For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. English Standard Version The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. Berean Standard Bible The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. Berean Literal Bible Now the sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the Law. King James Bible The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. New King James Version The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. New American Standard Bible The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the Law; NASB 1995 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; NASB 1977 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; Legacy Standard Bible Now the sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; Amplified Bible The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin [by which it brings death] is the law; Christian Standard Bible The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now the sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. American Standard Version The sting of death is sin; and the power of sin is the law: Contemporary English Version Sin is what gives death its sting, and the Law is the power behind sin. English Revised Version The sting of death is sin; and the power of sin is the law: GOD'S WORD® Translation Sin gives death its sting, and God's standards give sin its power. Good News Translation Death gets its power to hurt from sin, and sin gets its power from the Law. International Standard Version Now death's stinger is sin, and sin's power is the Law. Majority Standard Bible The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. NET Bible The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. New Heart English Bible The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. Webster's Bible Translation The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. Weymouth New Testament Now sin is the sting of death, and sin derives its power from the Law; World English Bible The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the sting of death [is] sin, and the power of sin the Law; Berean Literal Bible Now the sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the Law. Young's Literal Translation and the sting of the death is the sin, and the power of the sin the law; Smith's Literal Translation And the sting of death sin; and the power of sin the law. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow the sting of death is sin: and the power of sin is the law. Catholic Public Domain Version Now the sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. New American Bible The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. New Revised Standard Version The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But the sting of death is sin and the power of sin is The Written Law. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThe sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. Godbey New Testament But the sting of death is sin; and the power of sin is the law. Haweis New Testament The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. Mace New Testament the sting of death was sin; and the strength of sin was the law. Weymouth New Testament Now sin is the sting of death, and sin derives its power from the Law; Worrell New Testament The sting of death is sin; and the power of sin is the law: Worsley New Testament the sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Where, O Death, is Your Victory?…55“Where, O Death, is your victory? Where, O Death, is your sting?” 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!… Cross References Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 7:7-11 What then shall we say? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not have been mindful of sin if not for the law. For I would not have been aware of coveting if the law had not said, “Do not covet.” / But sin, seizing its opportunity through the commandment, produced in me every kind of covetous desire. For apart from the law, sin is dead. / Once I was alive apart from the law; but when the commandment came, sin sprang to life and I died. ... Galatians 3:10-13 All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” / Now it is clear that no one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.” / The law, however, is not based on faith; on the contrary, “The man who does these things will live by them.” ... James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. 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 4:15 because the law brings wrath. And where there is no law, there is no transgression. Galatians 3:19 Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions, until the arrival of the seed to whom the promise referred. It was administered through angels by a mediator. 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. Romans 3:20 Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin. Romans 7:5 For when we lived according to the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in our bodies, bearing fruit for death. 1 John 3:4 Everyone who practices sin practices lawlessness as well. Indeed, sin is lawlessness. Romans 8:2 For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death. 2 Corinthians 3:6-9 And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. / Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory, / will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious? ... Matthew 5:17-18 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Ezekiel 18:4 Behold, every soul belongs to Me; both father and son are Mine. The soul who sins is the one who will die. Treasury of Scripture The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. sting. Genesis 3:17-19 And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; … Psalm 90:3-11 Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men… Proverbs 14:32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. the strength. Romans 3:19,20 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God… Romans 4:15 Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression. Romans 5:13,20 (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law… Jump to Previous Death Derives Law Pain Power Sin Sting StrengthJump to Next Death Derives Law Pain Power Sin Sting Strength1 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 sting of death is sin In this phrase, "sting" refers to the pain or harm caused by death, which is ultimately rooted in sin. Biblically, sin entered the world through Adam (Romans 5:12), and death came as a result of sin. The imagery of a sting suggests something that inflicts pain or suffering, much like a scorpion or bee. In the ancient world, death was often seen as the ultimate enemy, and its "sting" is the sin that separates humanity from God (Isaiah 59:2). This separation is the source of spiritual death, which is more significant than physical death. Theologically, sin is the transgression of God's law (1 John 3:4), and it is sin that gives death its power over humanity. The connection between sin and death is a recurring theme in Scripture, emphasizing the need for redemption and salvation through Jesus Christ, who conquered both sin and death (1 Corinthians 15:57). and the power of sin is the law Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 1 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth, providing theological insights and practical guidance. 2. Corinth A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and moral challenges, which influenced the issues faced by the early church there. 3. The Corinthian Church The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with issues of division, immorality, and doctrinal confusion. 4. Sin A central theme in this verse, representing the moral failing and rebellion against God's law. 5. The Law Refers to the Mosaic Law, which reveals sin but also empowers it by defining transgressions. Teaching Points Understanding Sin's StingSin is not just a moral failing but a spiritual poison that leads to death. Recognizing its seriousness is crucial for spiritual growth. The Role of the Law The law is not inherently bad; it reveals sin and our need for a Savior. It should lead us to Christ, not to self-righteousness. Victory in Christ Through Jesus' death and resurrection, believers have victory over sin and death. This should be a source of hope and motivation for holy living. Living in Grace While the law shows us our sin, grace empowers us to live righteously. Embrace grace as the means to overcome sin's power. The Importance of Repentance Regular repentance keeps us aware of sin's presence and our dependence on Christ's redemptive work.(56) The sting of death is sin.--Death is pictured as a monster, and it is armed with a sting. Its sting is sin. If there were no sin, death would not be capable of inflicting pain, and the strength of sin springs from the fact that it is the violation of God's law. (See this thought fully brought out, Romans 5:12; Romans 7:7.)Verse 56. - The sting of death is sin. Because death is the wages of sin (Romans 6:23). Death is represented as a venomous serpent. The strength of sin is the Law. The best comment on this expression is to be found in the Epistle to the Romans; see especially Romans 4:15; Romans 7:10-12. It must be admitted that this passing allusion to a distinct doctrine does not seem, at first sight, to harmonize with the glorious unity of the subject. No one can read it without a slight sense of jar, because it seems to introduce the element of dogmatic controversy. But this sense of incongruity is removed when we remember how intensely St. Paul felt that man is confronted with the horror of a broken Law, which at once reminds him of a Being infinitely holy, and of his own self condemnation (Romans 7; 2 Corinthians 3.). It is the sense that the Law in its deathful aspect is annulled, and the sinful soul delivered, which prompts the outburst of the next verse. 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. sting κέντρον (kentron) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 2759: A sting, goad; met: of death. From kenteo; a point, i.e. A sting or goad. of death [is] θανάτου (thanatou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2288: Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. sin, ἁμαρτία (hamartia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin. and δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. power δύναμις (dynamis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1411: From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. of sin ἁμαρτίας (hamartias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin. [is] the ὁ (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. Law. νόμος (nomos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3551: From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. Links 1 Corinthians 15:56 NIV1 Corinthians 15:56 NLT 1 Corinthians 15:56 ESV 1 Corinthians 15:56 NASB 1 Corinthians 15:56 KJV 1 Corinthians 15:56 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 15:56 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 15:56 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 15:56 French Bible 1 Corinthians 15:56 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 15:56 The sting of death is sin (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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