32 If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus(A) as a mere man, what good did that do me?(B) If the dead are not raised, Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.[a](C) 33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.” 34 Come to your senses[b](D) and stop sinning; for some people are ignorant about God. I say this to your shame.(E)

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  1. 15:32 Is 22:13
  2. 15:34 Lit Sober up

32 If I fought wild beasts(A) in Ephesus(B) with no more than human hopes, what have I gained? If the dead are not raised,

“Let us eat and drink,
    for tomorrow we die.”[a](C)

33 Do not be misled:(D) “Bad company corrupts good character.”[b](E) 34 Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God(F)—I say this to your shame.(G)

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  1. 1 Corinthians 15:32 Isaiah 22:13
  2. 1 Corinthians 15:33 From the Greek poet Menander