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1 Corinthians 15:29

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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American Standard Version

Else what shall they do that are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them?

Christian Standard Bible

Otherwise what will they do who are being baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, then why are people baptized for them?

English Standard Version

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 American Standard Bible

For otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them?

New International Version

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

New King James Version

Otherwise, what will they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at all? Why then are they baptized for the dead?

New Living Translation

If the dead will not be raised, what point is there in people being baptized for those who are dead? Why do it unless the dead will someday rise again?

World English Bible

Or else what will they do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead aren’t raised at all, why then are they baptized for the dead?