1 Corinthians 15:56 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)56 The [harmful] sting that causes [physical] death is sin [See Rom. 5:12]; and the power of sin [to do this] comes from the law. [See Rom. 8:2]. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176956 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition56 Now sin is the sting of death, and sin exercises its power [upon the soul] through [the abuse of] the Law. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)56 The sting of death is sin; and the power of sin is the law: Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible56 Death’s sting is sin, and the power of sin is the Law.) Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version56 Now the sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. Ver Capítulo |
So then, just as [God’s] judgment came, condemning all people [to physical death] because of one sin [i.e., Adam’s]; even so the free gift of being made right with God and [resulting in] life may be received by all people because of one man’s [i.e., Christ’s] act of righteousness. [Note: This “life” may refer to spiritual life now, or to being made alive in the resurrection, which would reverse the curse of physical death caused by Adam’s sin].