1 Corinthians 15:29

English Standard Version

29 Otherwise, what do people mean by being baptized on behalf of the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized on their behalf? 

New International Version

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

New International Reader’s Version

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

King James Version

29 Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead? 

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