1 Corinthians 15:54-55

When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” “Where, O Death, is your victory? Where, O Death, is your sting?”

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of 1 Corinthians 15

8 songs meet this passage

  • “Your buried body began to breathe”

    Living Hope · Phil Wickham

    resonates with 1 Corinthians 15:54-55

    The resurrection swallowing up death's sting is the triumphant reversal this verse celebrates.

  • “No, the circle won't be broken”

    Daddy Sang Bass · Johnny Cash

    resonates with 1 Corinthians 15:54-55

    The defiant hope that death does not have the final word echoes Paul's taunt against death's sting.

  • “Then the door was open, and the wind appeared”

    (Don't Fear) The Reaper · Blue Öyster Cult

    strains against 1 Corinthians 15:54-56

    Paul confronts death as a defeated enemy through Christ; here death is a gentle spirit guide, not something to be swallowed up in victory.

  • “Praise 'cause You rose and defeated the grave”

    Praise (feat. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore) · Elevation Worship

    resonates with 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

    Grounds the song's praise in the resurrection as the decisive victory over death, the same hope Paul celebrates.

  • Battle Belongs · Phil Wickham

    resonates with 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

    Points to resurrection victory over death, the ultimate reversal the song celebrates.

  • In Jesus Name (God Of Possible) [Piano Version] · Katy Nichole

    resonates with 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

    Invokes the resurrection victory over death that Paul celebrates as the believer's ultimate hope.

  • “now death has no sting”

    Thank You Jesus for the Blood · Charity Gayle

    resonates with 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

    Directly echoes Paul's triumphant declaration that death's sting is swallowed up through Christ's victory.

  • Believe For It · CeCe Winans

    resonates with 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

    The resurrection victory over death is explicitly cited as the basis for unshakeable hope.

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