1 Corinthians · Chapter 15 · Gratitude
1 Corinthians 15:57 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
KJV · King James Version
"But1161 thanks5485 be to God2316, which3588 giveth1325 us2254 the victory3534 through1223 our2257 Lord2962 Jesus2424 Christ5547."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses which, giveth, while the WEB renders these as who, gives. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
1 Corinthians 15:57 in 1 Corinthians 15
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 1 Corinthians 15:57 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 1 Corinthians 15. Read the full chapter →
- v.55 “Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?”
- v.56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.
- v.57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
- v.58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Book background
About the Book of 1 Corinthians
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Pauline epistle
- Author
- Paul
- Date written
- c. 55 AD
- Audience
- A divided, immature church in cosmopolitan Corinth
- Chapters
- 16
1 Corinthians addresses divisions, immorality, lawsuits, marriage, idol food, worship disorder, and confusion about the resurrection in a young church. It contains the great love chapter (13) and Paul's definitive teaching on the resurrection of the body (15).
Setting: Written from Ephesus to address reported problems.
Key themes: unity · wisdom · cross · spiritual gifts · love · resurrection
Memorisation aid
How to memorise 1 Corinthians 15:57
1 Corinthians 15:57 contains 15 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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But thanks be to God
BTBTG
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who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
WGUTVT
Frequently asked
FAQ about 1 Corinthians 15:57
What does 1 Corinthians 15:57 say?
1 Corinthians 15:57 reads: "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." — from the New Testament, 1 Corinthians (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is 1 Corinthians 15:57 in?
1 Corinthians 15:57 is in the book of 1 Corinthians, traditionally attributed to Paul and written around c. 55 AD. 1 Corinthians is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to A divided, immature church in cosmopolitan Corinth. Best known for the "love" chapter (1 Corinthians 13).
What is 1 Corinthians 15:57 about?
1 Corinthians 15:57 is primarily a Bible verse about Gratitude. Within 1 Corinthians, 1 Corinthians addresses divisions, immorality, lawsuits, marriage, idol food, worship disorder, and confusion about the resurrection in a young church. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between 1 Corinthians 15:57 in WEB and KJV?
1 Corinthians 15:57 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "But1161 thanks5485 be to God2316, which3588 giveth1325 us2254 the victory3534 through1223 our2257 Lord2962 Jesus2424 Christ5547.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is 1 Corinthians 15:57?
1 Corinthians 15:57 is 15 words in the WEB translation (77 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.
How can I memorise 1 Corinthians 15:57?
To memorise 1 Corinthians 15:57, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does 1 Corinthians 15:57 matter in 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians addresses divisions, immorality, lawsuits, marriage, idol food, worship disorder, and confusion about the resurrection in a young church. It contains the great love chapter (13) and Paul's definitive teaching on the resurrection of the body (15). 1 Corinthians 15:57 sits within this larger story — 1 Corinthians as a whole emphasises unity, wisdom, cross.
How can I apply 1 Corinthians 15:57 today?
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