Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
I face death every day, I assure you brothers, as surely as I boast of [fellowship with] you in Christ Jesus our Lord.
New American Standard Bible
I affirm, brethren, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord,
King James Version
I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
Holman Bible
I affirm by the pride in you that I have in Christ Jesus our Lord: I die every day!
International Standard Version
I face death every day! That is as certain, brothers, as it is that I am proud of you in the Messiah, Jesus our Lord.
A Conservative Version
By the pride that belongs to you, that I keep in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
American Standard Version
I protest by that glorifying in you, brethren, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
Amplified
I assure you, believers, by the pride which I have in you in [your union with] Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily [I face death and die to self].
Anderson New Testament
I protest, by the joy which I have over you in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
Bible in Basic English
Yes, truly, by your pride in me, my brothers in Christ Jesus our Lord, my life is one long death.
Common New Testament
I protest, brethren, by my pride in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die every day.
Daniel Mace New Testament
I am daily receiving new mortifications, witness your cruel boastings against me, which I bear for the sake of Christ Jesus our Lord;
Darby Translation
Daily I die, by your boasting which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Godbey New Testament
I protest by your rejoicing, brethren, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
Goodspeed New Testament
By the very pride I take in you, brothers, through our union with Christ Jesus our Lord, I face death every day.
John Wesley New Testament
If after the manner of men,
Julia Smith Translation
In the day I die by: your boasting which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord.
King James 2000
I protest by your boasting which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I die every day--yes indeed, by my boasting in you, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord!
Modern King James verseion
Day by day I die, by your rejoicing, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
By our rejoicing, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
Moffatt New Testament
(Not a day but I am at death's door! I swear it by my pride in you, brothers, through Christ Jesus our Lord.)
Montgomery New Testament
Every day I am facing death, my brothers, I affirm it by that pride in you which I have through Christ Jesus our Lord.
NET Bible
Every day I am in danger of death! This is as sure as my boasting in you, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord.
New Heart English Bible
I affirm, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
Noyes New Testament
I protest, brethren, by my glorying in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, that I die daily.
Sawyer New Testament
By the joy on account of you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
The Emphasized Bible
Day by day, am I dying! - Yea! by your own boasting, brethren, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
I solemnly declare by all the joy over you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Daily I face death-I swear it, Brothers, by the pride in you that I feel through my union with Christ Jesus, our Lord.
Webster
I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
Weymouth New Testament
I protest, brethren, as surely as I glory over you--which I may justly do in Christ Jesus our Lord--that I die day by day.
Williams New Testament
I protest, by the boasting which I do about you, my brothers, through our union with Christ Jesus our Lord, I myself run the risk of dying every single day!
World English Bible
I affirm, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
Worrell New Testament
Daily am I dying, I avow by the glorying in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord!
Worsley New Testament
I protest by your rejoicing, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, that I am even dying daily.
Youngs Literal Translation
Every day do I die, by the glorying of you that I have in Christ Jesus our Lord:
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Corinthians 15:31
Verse Info
Context Readings
Concerning The Resurrection Of The Dead
30 interpretations given to this very difficult verse. Other possibilities are: a) "immersed in view of (being raised from) the dead," b) "immersed in view of being dead (to sin)," c) "immersed in view of (having to suffer) death," d) "immersed in view of (someday joining) the dead"]. 31 I face death every day, I assure you brothers, as surely as I boast of [fellowship with] you in Christ Jesus our Lord. 32 What benefit was it to me, from a human standpoint, if I fought wild animals in Ephesus, and [yet] the dead are not raised? [Note: This probably refers to Paul facing ferocious opposition from people there in Ephesus]. We should [just] eat and drink, for tomorrow we [may] die.
Cross References
Romans 8:36
Just as it is written [Psa. 44:22], "We are [in danger of being] killed all the time. We were considered as sheep to be slaughtered."
1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what is [the basis of] our hope, or joy, or crown of honor in the presence of the Lord Jesus when He comes back? [Note: By "crown" Paul alludes to the laurel wreath awarded to the victor in an athletic contest]. Will it not be you people?
Acts 20:23
except that the Holy Spirit reveals to me in every city [I visit] that chains and persecutions await me there.
1 Corinthians 4:9-13
For I think that God has displayed us apostles last in line, as men doomed to die. [Note: The picture here is that of gladiators in the arena]. We are being stared at [i.e., as performers on a theater stage] for the whole world to see, both angels and people.
2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is what we boast of: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, in holiness and godly sincerity, not with human wisdom, but with the favor of God.
2 Corinthians 2:14
But I offer thanks to God, who always leads us [preachers] to victory in [the service of] Christ, and through us makes known the "fragrant odor" of His knowledge everywhere.
2 Corinthians 4:10-11
We always carry around in our [physical] bodies the [threat of] dying, as Jesus did [i.e., the apostles were constantly exposed to impending danger and death], so that the life of Jesus [i.e., His virtue, courage, faithfulness, etc.] may be demonstrated in our bodies [i.e., in the way we live] also.
2 Corinthians 11:23
Are they servants of Christ? (I am really talking like a crazy person now). I am more [of a servant, than they are]. I have worked much harder. I have been in prison more often. I have been flogged more severely. I have been in danger of death more frequently.
Philippians 3:3
For we [Christians] are the [true] circumcision [i.e., the real "Jews" in God's eyes. See Rom. 2:28-29]. We worship by means of God's Holy Spirit [i.e., are empowered and motivated by the Holy Spirit], and boast in [the person and work of] Christ Jesus, and [we] place no confidence in the flesh [i.e., in any outward ritual or status for salvation].
1 Thessalonians 3:9
For how can we thank God [enough] for you, in return for all the joy we have over you, in the presence of our God?