32 If according to a human perspective I fought wild beasts at Ephesus, what benefit is it to me? If the dead are not raised, let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.[a] 33 Do not be deceived! “Bad company corrupts good morals.”[b] 34 Sober up correctly and stop sinning[c], for some have no knowledge of God—I say this to your shame.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 15:32 An allusion to Isa 22:13; 56:12
  2. 1 Corinthians 15:33 A quotation from the Greek poet Menander’s comedy Thais, 218
  3. 1 Corinthians 15:34 Literally “do not sin”

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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Footnotes

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