- Bible
- 1 Corinthians
- Chapter 15
- Verse 40
1 Corinthians 15:40
“There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
It is sown in dishonour,.... Its original is dishonourable, it comes, as the Jews often say (w), , "from a filthy drop";…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
There are also celestial bodies - The planets; the stars; the host of heaven; see 1Co 15:41. And bodies terrestrial - On…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial - The apostle certainly does not speak of celestial and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 15:35-50
The apostle comes now to answer a plausible and principal objection against the doctrine of the resurrection of the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial The principle is now further extended to the heavenly bodies,…