Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?

Bible References

What

1 Corinthians 15:16
For if the dead rise not, neither has Christ arisen;
Romans 6:3
For do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Jesus Christ, have been baptized into his death?
Matthew 20:22
"None of you know what you are asking," said Jesus. "Can you drink the cup which I am about to drink?" "We can," they replied.