OET interlinear 1COR 15:18

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-words-phrases

ἄρα καὶ

consequently also

Here, then also introduces another inference from the conditional statement “if Christ has not been raised” in 15:17. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express that then also connects to the beginning of the previous verse by restating the premise from that verse. Alternate translation: “Again, if Christ has not been raised, then”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / euphemism

οἱ κοιμηθέντες

the_‹ones› /having_been/_fallen_asleep

Paul is referring to people who have died as the ones having fallen asleep. This is a polite way of referring to something unpleasant. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express the ones having fallen asleep with a different polite way of referring to those who have died, or you could express the idea plainly. Alternate translation: “those who have passed away” or “those who are dead”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

ἐν Χριστῷ

in Christ

Here Paul uses the spatial metaphor in Christ to describe the union of believers with Christ. In this case, being in Christ, or united to Christ, identifies the ones having fallen asleep as those who have believed in Christ. Alternate translation: “who believed in Christ” or “who are believers”

Note 4 topic: translate-unknown

ἀπώλοντο

perished

Here, have perished could indicate that the ones having fallen asleep in Christ: (1) will not live again, or will cease to exist. Alternate translation: “have been destroyed” or “are gone” (2) are not saved. Alternate translation: “have not been saved” or “are lost”