1 Corinthians 15:51
Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
1 Corinthians 15:51
Behold, I show you a mystery: not all will sleep (die), but all will be changed. Paul introduces a mystery about the generation of believers at Christ’s return: some will die, others will be alive, yet all will undergo transformation. This is a unifying hope for all Christians.
This reassures believers about the timing and nature of eschatological change. It emphasizes God’s sovereignty in the timing of the resurrection and the communal reality of transformation.
Live with readiness. Maintain faithfulness and hope as you anticipate Christ’s return. Practical implications include endurance in trials, humility in success, and ongoing commitment to discern God’s will in every season. Encourage and comfort one another with this shared hope.
Cross-References: Matthew 24:42-44; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Romans 8:24-25