1 Corinthians 15:40 Meaning and Explanation
“There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.”
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What Does 1 Corinthians 15:40 Mean?
Paul lifts his gaze from earth to the heavens. There are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, and each has its own kind of glory. The splendor of the one differs from the splendor of the other. Creation displays many degrees and kinds of glory.
Paul uses this to prepare the reader for the glory of the resurrection body, which will differ from the present earthly one. As the heavens shine with a glory unlike anything below, so the risen body will shine with a glory beyond the present frame. For the reader, the wonder of the skies becomes a foretaste of the brightness God has prepared for his people.
Frequently Asked Questions About 1 Corinthians 15:40
What does 1 Corinthians 15:40 mean?
There are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, each with its own glory.