1 Corinthians 15:29

1 Corinthians 15:29 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

29Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them?

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

29For otherwise, what will those do who are baptized 15:29 Or in behalf offor the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized 15:29 Or in behalf offor them?

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

29Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them?

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

29Otherwise, what will those do who are being 15:29 This has nothing to do with Christian baptism or salvation. Paul may be referring to the practices of a pagan religion that required a ritual washing to enter an afterlife.baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people even baptized for them?

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

29If these things are not so, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them?

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

29Suppose no one rises from the dead. Then what will people do who are baptized for the dead? Suppose the dead are not raised at all. Then why are people baptized for them?

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