1 COR 15:24 Parallel Verse View

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OET (OET-RV) Then the end will come when he hands over the kingship to God the Father after he’s destroyed all rule, and all authority and power,

Key: khaki:verbs, light-green:nominative/subject, orange:accusative/object, cyan:dative/indirect object.
Note: Automatic aligning of the OET-RV to the LV is done by some temporary software, hence the RV alignments are incomplete (and may occasionally be wrong).

ULT Then will be the end, when he hands over the kingdom to the God and Father, when he has abolished all rule and all authority and power.

UST After that, what everything that God has created is waiting for will happen. At that time, the Messiah will get rid of everyone and everything that rules and governs and controls. Then, he will present God, who is our Father, with the kingdom so that God rules over everything.

BSB Then the end [will come], when He hands over the kingdom to God [the] Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power.

BLB then the end, when He shall hand over the kingdom to the God and Father, when He shall have annulled all dominion, and all authority and power.

AICNT Then the end, when he delivers the kingdom to the God and Father, when he abolishes all rule and all authority and power.

OEB Then will come the end – when he surrenders the kingdom to his God and Father, having overthrown all other rule and all other authority and power.

WEBBE Then the end comes, when he will deliver up the Kingdom to God the Father, when he will have abolished all rule and all authority and power.

WMBB (Same as above)

NET Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, when he has brought to an end all rule and all authority and power.

LSV then—the end, when He may deliver up the kingdom to God, even the Father, when He may have made all rule useless, and all authority and power.

FBV After this comes the end, when Christ hands over the kingdom to God the Father, having destroyed[fn] all rulers, authorities, and powers.

15:24 Destroyed in the sense of ending their power.

TCNT Then comes the end, when he hands the kingdom over to God the Father, after he has abolished all rule and all authority and power.

T4T Then, after Christ has destroyed all [DOU] the evil powers that oppose God, the world will end. Then Christ will give to God, his Father, his kingdom to completely rule over it.

LEB then the end, when he hands over the kingdom to the God and Father, when he has abolished all rule and all authority and power.

BBE Then comes the end, when he will give up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he will have put an end to all rule and to all authority and power.

Moff Then comes the end, when he hands over his royal power to God the Father, after putting down all other rulers, all other authorities and powers.

Wymth Later on, comes the End, when He is to surrender the Kingship to God, the Father, when He shall have overthrown all other government and all other authority and power.

ASV Then cometh the end, when he shall deliver up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have abolished all rule and all authority and power.

DRA Afterwards the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God and the Father, when he shall have brought to nought all principality, and power, and virtue.

YLT then — the end, when he may deliver up the reign to God, even the Father, when he may have made useless all rule, and all authority and power —

Drby Then the end, when he gives up the kingdom to him [who is] [fn]God and Father; when he shall have annulled all rule and all authority and power.

15.24 Elohim

RV Then cometh the end, when he shall deliver up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have abolished all rule and all authority and power.
(Then cometh/comes the end, when he shall deliver up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have abolished all rule and all authority and power. )

SLT Then the end, when he should deliver up the kingdom to God, and the Father; when he should leave unemployed every beginning and every authority and power.

Wbstr Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule, and all authority, and power.

KJB-1769 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
(Then cometh/comes the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. )

KJB-1611 Then commeth the end, when he shall haue deliuered vp the kingdome to God euen the Father, when he shall haue put downe all rule, and all authority and power.
(Modernised spelling is same as from KJB-1769 above, apart from marking of added words (and possibly capitalisation and punctuation))

Bshps Then commeth the ende, when he hath deliuered vp the kingdome to God the father, when he hath put downe all rule, and all auctoritie, and power.
(Then cometh/comes the end, when he hath/has delivered up the kingdom to God the father, when he hath/has put down all rule, and all authority, and power.)

Gnva Then shalbe the end, when he hath deliuered vp the kingdome to God, euen the Father, when he hath put downe all rule, and all authoritie and power.
(Then shall be the end, when he hath/has delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father, when he hath/has put down all rule, and all authority and power. )

Cvdl Then the ende, wha he shal delyuer vp the kyngdome vnto God the father, whan he shal put downe all rule, and all superiorite, & power.
(Then the end, what he shall deliver up the kingdom unto God the father, when he shall put down all rule, and all superiorite, and power.)

TNT Then cometh the ende when he hath delivered vp the kyngdome to God the father when he hath put doune all rule auctorite and power.
(Then cometh/comes the end when he hath/has delivered up the kingdom to God the father when he hath/has put down all rule authority and power. )

Wycl aftirward an ende, whanne he schal bitake the kyngdom to God and to the fadir, whanne he schal auoide al princehod, and power, and vertu.
(afterward an end, when he shall betake/give/grant the kingdom to God and to the father, when he shall avoide all princehod, and power, and power/strength.)

Luth Danach das Ende, wenn er das Reich GOtt und dem Vater überantworten wird, wenn er aufheben wird alle Herrschaft und alle Obrigkeit und Gewalt.
(Thereafter/Then the end(n), when he the kingdom God and to_him father hand_over becomes, when he lift becomes all rule/reign and all Obrigkeit and violence.)

ClVg Deinde finis: cum tradiderit regnum Deo et Patri, cum evacuaverit omnem principatum, et potestatem, et virtutem.[fn]
(Then/Next end/limit: when/with tradiderit kingdom to_God and Patri, when/with evacuaverit all principality, and power, and virtue. )

15.24 Deinde finis. Hoc ponit ad commendationem resurrectionis, qua impleta finis erit mundi et consummatio omnium. Cum evacuaverit. Dum durat mundus, angeli angelis præsunt, dæmones dæmonibus, nomines hominibus: ad utilitatem viventium, vel ad deceptionem. Sed hominibus collectis in angelis et hominibus omnis prælatio cessabit, non erit inter præsidentes et subditos illa dissensio. Tunc autem notum erit omnibus, nihil horum aliquos terrenos vel cœlestes habuisse ex se, sed ab illo, ex quo sunt omnia.

15.24 Then/Next end/limit. This puts to recommendsionem resurrection, which filled end/limit will_be world and completion of_all. Since evacuaverit. While hardt world, messengers/angels to/by/with_the_messengers/angels they_are_in_charge, demons demons, by_names to_humans: to benefit of_the_living, or to deceptionem. But to_humans collectis in/into/on to/by/with_the_messengers/angels and to_humans everyone prelateso will_cease, not/no will_be between beforesidentes and subjects that dissensio. Then however known will_be to_all, nothing of_these somewheres on_the_grounds or cœlestes to_have_had from himself, but away that/there, from where are everything.

UGNT εἶτα τὸ τέλος, ὅταν παραδιδῷ τὴν Βασιλείαν τῷ Θεῷ καὶ Πατρί; ὅταν καταργήσῃ πᾶσαν ἀρχὴν, καὶ πᾶσαν ἐξουσίαν, καὶ δύναμιν.
(eita to telos, hotan paradidōi taʸn Basileian tōi Theōi kai Patri; hotan katargaʸsaʸ pasan arⱪaʸn, kai pasan exousian, kai dunamin.)

SBL-GNT εἶτα τὸ τέλος, ὅταν ⸀παραδιδῷ τὴν βασιλείαν τῷ θεῷ καὶ πατρί, ὅταν καταργήσῃ πᾶσαν ἀρχὴν καὶ πᾶσαν ἐξουσίαν καὶ δύναμιν,
(eita to telos, hotan ⸀paradidōi taʸn basileian tōi theōi kai patri, hotan katargaʸsaʸ pasan arⱪaʸn kai pasan exousian kai dunamin,)

RP-GNT Εἶτα τὸ τέλος, ὅταν παραδῷ τὴν βασιλείαν τῷ θεῷ καὶ πατρί, ὅταν καταργήσῃ πᾶσαν ἀρχὴν καὶ πᾶσαν ἐξουσίαν καὶ δύναμιν.
(Eita to telos, hotan paradōi taʸn basileian tōi theōi kai patri, hotan katargaʸsaʸ pasan arⱪaʸn kai pasan exousian kai dunamin.)

TC-GNT Εἶτα τὸ τέλος, ὅταν [fn]παραδῷ τὴν βασιλείαν τῷ Θεῷ καὶ πατρί, ὅταν καταργήσῃ πᾶσαν ἀρχὴν καὶ πᾶσαν ἐξουσίαν καὶ δύναμιν.
(Eita to telos, hotan paradōi taʸn basileian tōi Theōi kai patri, hotan katargaʸsaʸ pasan arⱪaʸn kai pasan exousian kai dunamin. )

15:24 παραδω ¦ παραδιδω CT

Key for above GNTs: yellow:punctuation differs, red:words differ (from our SR-GNT base).

TTN Tyndale Theme Notes:

The Resurrection of the Dead

Jesus spoke of a future resurrection of all people—either to eternal life or to judgment (Mark 12:26-27; John 5:28-29; 6:39-40, 44, 54; 11:25-26; cp. Luke 20:34-36). When Christ returns, all his people will be resurrected to be with him forever (1 Thes 4:13-18; cp. 2 Cor 5:1-10).

This strong hope characterized the outlook of the early Christians. They were able to endure their suffering because their eyes were fixed on what lay beyond this life (2 Cor 4:16-18; cp. Heb 12:2). They expected Jesus to return and resurrect their bodies, and they looked forward to living with him forever (1 Pet 1:3-6, 23). Their faith was based on the foundation of Jesus’ own bodily resurrection (1 Cor 15:12-20; Acts 4:33; see also 2 Cor 4:14).

Resurrection bodies will be fundamentally different from the bodies we experience in this life, with all of their limitations and failings. These renewed bodies will be glorious, strong, immortal, and spiritual, like Christ’s own resurrection body (1 Cor 15:35-58).

Because they are already joined to Christ, believers actually begin to experience resurrection existence here and now. They have already been “raised” with Christ; they have already been given “resurrection life” (Rom 6:4-11; 8:10-11; Col 2:12). As a result, their lives are now centered in the spiritual realities of heaven rather than in worldly things (Col 3:1-4). Believers can experience the transforming power of that new life here and now, the new life of the Spirit that frees them from the power of sin and death (Rom 8:1-4). In all the difficulties they face, their trust is not in themselves but in the resurrection power of God (2 Cor 1:9).

Passages for Further Study

Job 19:25-27; Pss 16:10; 49:15; Dan 12:2-3; Matt 16:21; 28:1-10; Mark 12:18-27; John 3:13-16; 5:25-30; 6:39-40; 11:21-27; Acts 2:23-24; 3:14-15; 4:33; 10:39-41; 17:2-3; 24:15; 26:22-23; Rom 1:4; 4:25; 6:4-11; 8:10-11; 1 Cor 15:12-58; 2 Cor 1:8-9; 4:13-18; 5:1-10; Eph 1:19-20; Col 2:12; 3:1-4; 1 Thes 4:13-18; 1 Pet 1:3-6, 23; Rev 20:11-15; 21:1-7; 22:1-6

SOTN SIL Open Translation Notes:

Section 15:1–58: Believers will rise from the dead

In this section Paul reminded the Corinthian believers about the gospel and showed them that the resurrection from the dead was an important part of the gospel. First (15:1–11) he wrote about the evidence showing that God raised Christ from the dead. Then (15:12–34) he taught that God will raise believers from the dead. Finally (15:35–58) he taught about what the resurrection body will be like.

Here are some other possible section headings:

The resurrection

People who die will live again

Christ has risen and his people will rise also

Paragraph 15:20–28

In this paragraph Paul wrote about how God will conquer death. God will rule over everything and everyone.

15:24a

Then the end will come,

Then the end of this world/age will be/come.
Then the world will end.

Then: The word Then introduces something that happens after Christ’s people are resurrected. It is not clear whether or not there is an interval of time between these events.

the end will come: The Greek phrase that the BSB translates as the end will come is literally the end. The BSB has supplied the words will come. It refers to the end of this age.

Here are some other ways to translate this phrase:

the end will occur

it will be the end

15:24b

when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father

This will happen when Christ gives all his authority to God the Father
Christ will willingly yield/surrender his rule/kingship to God the Father.

Some English versions begin a new sentence here. For example:

At that time… (NCV)

when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father: The phrase hands over means “gives” or “yields.” The phrase when He hands over the kingdom to God indicates that at the end of time Christ will give the kingship to God. Christ will stop ruling as king, and God will rule instead.

Here is another way to translate this phrase:

he will give the kingdom to God the Father (CEV)

the kingdom: The word kingdom refers to the activity of ruling. See Key Biblical Terms “Kingdom of God.” It refers to Christ’s rule over his people.

Here are some other ways to translate this phrase:

he will cease to reign and God the Father will begin to reign

he will ask God his father to rule over his people

he will give all his authority to God his father

15:24c

after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power.

after all other rule, authority, and power has been destroyed.
He will do this after he has defeated all the people who rule, have authority, and are powerful in this world.

after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power: The pronoun He refers to Christ. Make sure it is clear in your translation. For example:

Christ will overcome all spiritual rulers, authorities, and powers (GNT)

dominion, authority, and power: These Greek words have approximately the same meaning. They refer to any kind of ruler, whether a human being or a spiritual being that is opposed to God. In some languages it may be natural to translate these words using one or two terms rather than three.

Here are some other ways to translate these words:

powers and forces (CEV)

all the forces that oppose God

In some languages you cannot use an abstract noun. It may be possible to say:

all the spirits who rule, and all the people who have authority and power

General Comment on 15:24a-c

In some languages it may be natural to put this verse in chronological order. For example:

^24aand then the end will come. ^24cAt that time Christ will destroy all rulers, authorities, and powers, ^24band he will hand over the kingdom to God the Father. (NCV)

^24cThen after Christ has destroyed all powers and forces, ^24athe end will come, ^24band he will give the kingdom to God the Father. (CEV)

UTN uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

τὸ τέλος

(Some words not found in SR-GNT: εἶτα τό τέλος ὅταν παραδιδῷ τήν βασιλείαν τῷ Θεῷ καί Πατρί ὅταν καταργήσῃ πασᾶν ἀρχήν καί πασᾶν ἐξουσίαν καί δύναμιν)

Here, the end identifies that something has reached its goal and thus ended. Paul does not state explicitly what end he has in mind, but the Corinthians would have inferred that he meant the end of the world as it currently exists. This does not mean that there will be no more world, but it means that things will be very different after the end. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express the idea behind what end Paul is speaking about explicitly. Alternate translation: [the end of this world] or [the end of the way things are now]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / infostructure

ὅταν παραδιδῷ τὴν Βασιλείαν τῷ Θεῷ καὶ Πατρί; ὅταν καταργήσῃ πᾶσαν ἀρχὴν, καὶ πᾶσαν ἐξουσίαν, καὶ δύναμιν

when ˱he˲_˓may_be˒_giving_over when (Some words not found in SR-GNT: εἶτα τό τέλος ὅταν παραδιδῷ τήν βασιλείαν τῷ Θεῷ καί Πατρί ὅταν καταργήσῃ πασᾶν ἀρχήν καί πασᾶν ἐξουσίαν καί δύναμιν)

Here, when he has abolished will occur before when he hands over. In Paul’s language, the sequence is clear even though the events are not in order. If your language would put the events in order, you could rearrange these two clauses to make the sequence clearer. Alternate translation: [when he has abolished all rule and all authority and power, when he hands over the kingdom to the God and Father]

Note 3 topic: writing-pronouns

παραδιδῷ & καταργήσῃ

˱he˲_˓may_be˒_giving_over & ˱he˲_˓may˒_nullify

Here, he refers to “Christ.” If it would be helpful in your language, you could express to whom he refers with “Christ” in one or both of these places. Alternate translation: [Christ hands over … Christ has abolished]

Note 4 topic: guidelines-sonofgodprinciples

τῷ Θεῷ καὶ Πατρί

¬the ˱to˲_God (Some words not found in SR-GNT: εἶτα τό τέλος ὅταν παραδιδῷ τήν βασιλείαν τῷ Θεῷ καί Πατρί ὅταν καταργήσῃ πασᾶν ἀρχήν καί πασᾶν ἐξουσίαν καί δύναμιν)

Here, God and Father are two names for the same person. The name Father makes it clear that Paul is speaking about “God the Father” to distinguish him from “God the Son,” who is the one who hands over the kingdom. Use a word or phrase here that clearly names “God the Father.” Alternate translation: [God the Father]

Note 5 topic: translate-unknown

καταργήσῃ

˱he˲_˓may˒_nullify

Here, abolished refers to making someone or something ineffective or no longer in control. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express abolished with a word or phrase that indicates that the Messiah has conquered or made something ineffective. Alternate translation: [he has overcome] or [he has put an end to]

Note 6 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

πᾶσαν ἀρχὴν, καὶ πᾶσαν ἐξουσίαν, καὶ δύναμιν

If your language does not use abstract nouns for the ideas behind rule, authority, and power, you can express the idea by using verbs such as “rule,” “govern,” and “control.” Paul is speaking here about the position or ability to have rule and authority and power, so you can refer to the position or ability itself, or you can refer to the person or thing that fills that position or has that ability. Alternate translation: [all ruling and all governing and controlling] or [all those who rule and all those who govern and control]

Note 7 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

πᾶσαν ἀρχὴν, καὶ πᾶσαν ἐξουσίαν, καὶ δύναμιν

Here, rule, authority, and power could identify: (1) any position or person that has rule, authority, and power. Alternate translation: [all positions of rule and all positions of authority and power] (2) powerful spiritual beings that have rule, authority, and power or that are called “rules,” “authorities,” and “powers.” Alternate translation: [all the powerful spiritual beings that exercise rule and authority and power] or [all spiritual beings and all angels and archangels]

Note 8 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

πᾶσαν ἀρχὴν, καὶ πᾶσαν ἐξουσίαν, καὶ δύναμιν

Here Paul includes all with the first two items in the list but not with the third item. He does this to connect the last two items together, which means that all modifies both authority and power. If you can group the last two items closely together, you could do so here. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express why Paul uses all with only two of the three items with one all to modify the whole list, or you could repeat all with each item. Alternate translation: [all rule and authority and power] or [all rule and all authority and all power]

Parallel 1 COR 15:24

Section 15:1–58: Believers will rise from the dead

Paragraph 15:20–28

15:24a

15:24b

15:24c

General Comment on 15:24a-c

Parallel 1 COR 15:24