1 Corinthians 15:31 Meaning and Explanation
“I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our LORD, I die daily.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul solemnly affirms, by his joy in the Corinthians, that he faces death every day.
What Does 1 Corinthians 15:31 Mean?
Paul speaks with solemn earnestness. He swears by the joy he has in the Corinthians, his converts in Christ, that he 'dies daily.' Each day brings fresh danger and the constant readiness to give his life for the gospel.
To 'die daily' is to live always at the edge of sacrifice, dying to self and exposed to mortal risk. Paul does this gladly because he is sure of the resurrection. For the reader, the verse models a life poured out in hope. The same confidence that let Paul face death daily can steady anyone who trusts that this life is not the whole story.
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What does 1 Corinthians 15:31 mean?
Paul solemnly affirms, by his joy in the Corinthians, that he faces death every day.