Bible Verses About "What Will Our Resurrection Bodies Be Like"
Paul teaches that resurrection bodies will be imperishable, glorious, powerful, and spiritual — transformed versions of our earthly bodies, modeled after Christ's risen body.
Paul teaches that resurrection bodies will be imperishable, glorious, powerful, and spiritual — transformed versions of our earthly bodies, modeled after Christ's risen body.
"It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body." — 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Will Our Resurrection Bodies Be Like?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body."
"Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is."
"Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body."
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