¹² Now if Christ is preached that he hath been raised from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?

⁸ For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit; but the Pharisees confess both.

¹⁸ men who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already, and overthrow the faith of some.

³² Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; but others said, We will hear thee concerning this yet again.

⁸ Why is it judged incredible with you, if God doth raise the dead?

¹³ But if there is no resurrection of the dead, neither hath Christ been raised:

¹⁴ and if Christ hath not been raised, then is our preaching vain, your faith also is vain.

¹⁵ Yea, we are found false witnesses of God; because we witnessed of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead are not raised.

¹⁶ For if the dead are not raised, neither hath Christ been raised:

¹⁷ and if Christ hath not been raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.

¹⁸ Then they also that are fallen asleep in Christ have perished.

¹⁹ If we have only hoped in Christ in this life, we are of all men most pitiable.

¹⁷ comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.