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NASB | 1 Corinthians 15:29 ¶ Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 15:29 ¶ Otherwise, what will those do who are being baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people even baptized for them? |
Bible Question:
According to this website (as best as I can understand it), the phrase "for them" in 1 Cor. 15:29 is not translated from the greek, but is apparently added for clarification. If it is not truly there, however, does that not support the theory posed by some commentators, including John Calvin, that some 1st-century Christians were waiting until they were near death to be baptized, as a sort of preparation for death? There is some external evidence for that practice. That would make Paul's point in this verse much clearer; he would be saying "What will those do who are baptized for the dead [meaning their death]? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized [at all]?" Any thoughts? |
Bible Answer: Greetings JDHallKY! The phrase 'for them' actually is in the Greek text of 1 Cor. 15:29. The last clause reads, "..., why also are they being baptized on behalf of them?" The first clause also specifically says that they are being baptized 'on behalf of the dead'. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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