1 Corinthians 15:3

1 Corinthians 15:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
• New International Version (NIV)For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,
• English Standard Version (ESV)For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures,
• New King James Version (NKJV)For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,

Context of 1 Corinthians 15:3

1Now I make known unto you brethren, the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye received, wherein also ye stand, 2by which also ye are saved, if ye hold fast the word which I preached unto you, except ye believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which also I received: that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4and that he was buried; and that he hath been raised on the third day according to the scriptures; 5and that he appeared to Cephas; then to the twelve;

1 Corinthians 15:3 word by word

παρέδωκα γὰρ ὑμῖν ἐν πρώτοις ὃ καὶ παρέλαβον ὅτι Χριστὸς ἀπέθανεν ὑπὲρ τῶν ἁμαρτιῶν ἡμῶν κατὰ τὰς γραφὰςRead the interlinear

• deliveredπαραδίδωμιparadidōmi · to deliverG3860
• firstπρῶτοςprōtos · firstG4413
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• receivedπαραλαμβάνωparalambanō · to takeG3880
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• diedἀποθνήσκωapothnēskō · to dieG599
• sinsἁμαρτίαhamartia · sinG266
• accordingκατάkata · according toG2596
• scripturesγραφήgraphē · a writingG1124

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 15:3

• 1 Corinthians 4:1Let a man so account of us, as of ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
• 1 Corinthians 11:2Now I praise you that ye remember me in all things, and hold fast the traditions, even as I delivered them to you.
• Ezekiel 3:17Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
• Matthew 20:18Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests and scribes; and they shall condemn him to death,
• Mark 16:15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation.
• Luke 24:46and he said unto them, Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day;
• Galatians 1:12For neither did I receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came to me through revelation of Jesus Christ.
• Matthew 26:28for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many unto remission of sins.
• Romans 3:25whom God set forth to be a propitiation, through faith, in his blood, to show his righteousness because of the passing over of the sins done aforetime, in the forbearance of God;
• Romans 4:25who was delivered up for our trespasses, and was raised for our justification.
• 2 Corinthians 5:21Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
• Galatians 1:4who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us out of this present evil world, according to the will of our God and Father:
• Galatians 3:13Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us; for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:
• Ephesians 1:7in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
• Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of a sweet smell.
• Hebrews 10:11And every priest indeed standeth day by day ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, the which can never take away sins:

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 15:3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3For I delivered unto you first of all - · As the chief things, or matters of the greatest importance; fundamental truths. That which I - received - By revelations from God himself, and not from man. That Christ died for our sins - The death of Jesus Christ, as a vicarious sacrifice for sin, is ; among the things that are of chief importance, and is essential to the Gospel scheme of salvation. According to the Scriptures - It is not said any where in the…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3For I delivered unto you - See the note at 1 Corinthians 11:23. “First of all.” Among the first doctrines which I preached. As the leading and primary doctrines of Christianity. That which I also received - Which had been communicated to me. Not doctrines of which I was the author, or which were to be regarded as my own. Paul here refers to the fact that he had received these doctrines from the Lord Jesus by inspiration; compare the 1 Corinthians 10:23…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3The main message of the good news is that Christ died for our sins (see Romans 3:24–25; 5:8–10; Galatians 1:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:9–10).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. I delivered unto you--A short creed, or summary of articles of faith, was probably even then existing; and a profession in accordance with it was required of candidates for baptism (Ac 8:37). first of all--literally, "among the foremost points" (He 6:2). The atonement is, in Paul's view, of primary importance. which I ... received--from Christ Himself by special revelation (compare 1Co 11:23). died for our sins--that is, to atone FOR them; for taking…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Corinthians 15:3

• Atonement
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Suffering
• Word of God
• Zeal, Religious

In the dictionaries

• Christ
• Christ, Messiah
• Awake
• Corrupt
• Corruptible
• Die
• Differ
• Flesh
• Immortality
• Incorruption

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings