1 Corinthians 15:14

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And if Christ has not been raised up, then our preaching is for nothing, and your faith is for nothing too.

Cross References

Matthew 15:9

They are worshiping me for nothing [because they are] teaching principles that are [merely] the requirements of men.’”

Acts 17:31

For He has appointed a [certain] day when He will judge the people of the world according to [a standard of] true justice by the man [i.e., Jesus] whom He has appointed [as Judge, See II Tim. 4:8]. [And] He has given assurance to all people [that He will do this] by raising Jesus from the dead.”

1 Corinthians 15:13

But if there is no resurrection from the dead, [then] Christ has not been raised up either.

1 Corinthians 15:17

And if Christ has not been raised up, [then] your faith is for nothing; you are still condemned by your sins.

1 Corinthians 15:2

[and] you have been saved by it also, if you hold on to it firmly [i.e., continue believing and practicing it]. For if you do not [hold on to it firmly], you will have believed [it] all for nothing.

Galatians 2:2

[It was] in response to [a divine] revelation that I went [there] and explained to them [i.e., the apostles and elders] the Gospel [message] that I had been preaching among the Gentiles. Then [later on I presented it] privately before those who were highly regarded [i.e., the three apostles, verse 9] so [they would have verification that] my running [i.e., ministry] had not been, nor was now, in vain.

1 Thessalonians 4:14

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again [from the dead], [we also believe] that God will bring [back to life], along with Jesus, those in [fellowship with] Him who have fallen asleep [in death].

James 1:26

If anyone considers himself to be religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, this person is self-deceived and his religion is worthless.

James 2:20

But will you acknowledge, you foolish person, that faith without [good] deeds is useless?