1 Corinthians 15:17

vain. to no purpose. Greek. mataios. See Acts 14:15. Not the same word as in verses: 1Co 15:2, 1 Corinthians 15:10; 1 Corinthians 15:14; 1 Corinthians 15:58.

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¹⁷ And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.

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