1 Corinthians 15:40
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.”
σῶμα
Body, physical form. Sōma. You were bought with a price, so glorify God in your body. The physical is not incidental to faith. Honor what carries the image.
ἐπουράνιος
heavenly
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ἐπουράνιος
Heavenly, in the heavenly realms. Epouranios. Blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. Not one day — now. These blessings are not future promises. They are present realities for those who are in Christ.
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ἐπίγειος
earthly.
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ἐπίγειος
Earthly, belonging to the earth. Epigeios. Paul contrasts earthly bodies with heavenly ones, and earthly wisdom with wisdom from above. Not all that is earthly is corrupt, but set your mind on things above.
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ἕτερος
another
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ἕτερος
Other, different, another kind. Héteros. Not merely a second of the same, but a different order altogether. When Paul warns against a héteros gospel, he means one of a wholly different nature. Discern the difference.
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μέν
indeed
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μέν
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (δέ) (this one, the former, etc.)
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δόξα
glory,
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δόξα
Glory, honour, splendour. Doxa. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld His glory. Glory is the weight and radiance of God's presence. It transforms everything it touches.
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