1 Corinthians 15:3

For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

Cross-reference

In 1 Corinthians 15:1, Paul introduces the gospel he preached — the same tradition he then recites in verse 3 about Christ's death.

In 1 Corinthians 15:11, Paul affirms that all apostles preach the same gospel — reinforcing the authority of the creed here.

In 1 Cor 11:23, the identical 'received from the Lord, delivered to you' formula introduces the Last Supper — a direct structural parallel.

In 1 Corinthians 5:7, Christ is called our Passover sacrifice — a typological parallel to the death for sins mentioned here.

In 1 Cor 11:2, Paul uses the same 'delivered... received' phrasing for traditions — a parallel of his apostolic transmission formula.

Galatians 1:12 Historical context

In Galatians 1:12, Paul reveals his gospel came by revelation from Christ — clarifying the source of what he 'received and delivered' in 1 Cor 15:3.

Acts 26:23 Related theme

Acts 26:23 states that the Christ must suffer and rise, echoing the core gospel of his death and resurrection.

Romans 3:25 Parallel

Romans 3:25 describes Christ as a propitiation by his blood—the same atoning death for sins that Paul summarizes here.

Romans 4:25 Parallel

Romans 4:25 states Christ was delivered up for our trespasses—directly echoing the 'died for our sins' Paul delivers.

2 Corinthians 5:21 says God made Christ sin for us—a parallel explanation of the substitutionary death for sins Paul mentions.

Galatians 1:4 says Christ gave himself for our sins—identical to Paul's summary of the gospel he received.

Psalm 22:1 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 22 describes the suffering and death of the righteous one, prophesying the crucifixion that 1 Corinthians 15:3 says occurred for our sins.

Galatians 3:13 says Christ redeemed us by becoming a curse—explaining how his death for sins removes the law's curse.

Ephesians 1:7 links redemption and forgiveness through Christ's blood—the same atoning death for sins Paul proclaims.

Ephesians 5:2 presents Christ's self-giving as a fragrant sacrifice—the same loving death for sins Paul summarizes.

Hebrews 10:11 notes that repeated sacrifices cannot take away sins—highlighting the unique efficacy of Christ's death for sins.

Hebrews 10:12 says Christ offered a single sacrifice for sins forever—directly parallel to the 'died for our sins' Paul declares.

1 Peter 1:11 explains that the Spirit of Christ predicted his sufferings through the prophets, showing the OT foreshadowing.

1 Peter 2:24 echoes Christ bearing our sins in His body on the tree, directly mirroring the core of 'died for our sins' in 1 Corinthians 15:3.

1 Peter 3:18 states Christ suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, reinforcing the substitutionary death proclaimed in 1 Corinthians 15:3.

1 John 2:2 Parallel

1 John 2:2 calls Christ the propitiation for our sins, explaining the atoning purpose behind the death mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15:3.

Revelation 1:5 says Christ freed us from our sins by His blood, specifying the redemptive result of the death proclaimed in 1 Corinthians 15:3.

Genesis 3:15 Prophetic fulfillment

Genesis 3:15 first foretells the offspring crushing the serpent's head, a prophecy of Christ's victorious death for sins as in 1 Corinthians 15:3.

Psalm 69:1 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 69 includes the Messiah's reproach and suffering, prefiguring the death for sins that 1 Corinthians 15:3 declares was according to Scripture.

Isaiah 53:1 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 53:5-6 says the servant was pierced for our transgressions, directly prophesying the substitutionary death that 1 Corinthians 15:3 proclaims.

Daniel 9:24 Prophetic fulfillment

Daniel 9:26 foretells the Messiah being cut off to atone for sin, fulfilling the scriptural basis for the death in 1 Corinthians 15:3.

Luke 24:46 Parallel

In Luke 24:46, Jesus says Christ must suffer and rise — the same core events Paul cites as 'according to the Scriptures' (1 Cor 15:3-4).

Luke 24:27 Allusion

Luke 24:27 shows Jesus interpreting OT Scriptures to reveal his suffering and glory, embodying 'according to the Scriptures'.

Luke 24:26 Related theme

Luke 24:26 affirms that Christ's suffering was necessary, highlighting the divine plan behind his death.

Acts 3:18 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 3:18 declares God foretold through the prophets that his Christ would suffer and fulfilled it, linking directly to the OT basis.

Matthew 26:28 records Jesus' own words that his blood is poured out for forgiveness—the very death for sins Paul proclaims.

Luke 18:33 Parallel

Luke 18:33 predicts Jesus' death and resurrection — the very events Paul says happened 'according to the Scriptures'.

Psalm 22:15 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 22:15 depicts the Messiah's strength failing and death in dust — a specific OT prophecy Paul says Christ's death fulfilled.

Psalm 40:7 Allusion

Psalm 40:7 declares the Messiah's coming is written in the scroll — a Scripture Paul sees as foretelling Christ's sacrificial death.

Isaiah 53:5 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 53:5 directly prophesies the Servant's piercing for our transgressions — the atoning death Paul proclaims as 'for our sins'.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:10, Christ died for us so we might live with Him — a clear parallel to the atoning death described here.

Matthew 16:21 records Jesus explicitly predicting his suffering, death, and resurrection — the very events Paul summarizes as 'Christ died for our sins'.

Matthew 17:23 repeats Jesus' prediction of his death and resurrection — another NT witness to the central event Paul proclaims.

Mark 16:6 Parallel

Mark 16:6 declares the resurrection that completes the gospel Paul summarizes here — Christ died and then rose.

Luke 24:44 Allusion

Luke 24:44 shows Jesus saying his death fulfills the Scriptures — directly echoing Paul's 'according to the Scriptures' here.

John 1:29 Allusion

John 1:29 calls Jesus the Lamb of God who takes away sin — explaining the atoning meaning of the death Paul declares.

Acts 17:3 Parallel

Acts 17:3 shows Paul himself arguing that Christ must suffer and rise — the same gospel he delivers here.

Acts 10:40 Parallel

Acts 10:40 proclaims God raising Jesus on the third day — the resurrection that completes the gospel Paul summarizes.

Matthew 20:19 Prophetic fulfillment

In Matthew 20:19, the prediction includes crucifixion and resurrection on the third day — directly matching the death and resurrection Paul summarizes.

Zechariah 13:7 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 13:7 prophesies striking the shepherd, a type of Christ's death that 1 Corinthians 15:3 states was for our sins.

John 2:19 Prophetic fulfillment

John 2:19 prophesies Jesus' resurrection after death — the event that follows the death Paul describes here.

Acts 26:22 Related theme

Acts 26:22 testifies that Paul's message is exactly what the prophets and Moses predicted, confirming the scriptural foundation of Christ's death.

Acts 25:19 Parallel

In Acts 25:19, Festus recounts the dispute over Jesus' death and Paul's claim of resurrection — echoing the core gospel events here.

Acts 18:28 Parallel

In Acts 18:28, Apollos demonstrates from Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ — echoing the 'according to the Scriptures' here.

Acts 17:31 Related theme

In Acts 17:31, Paul proclaims the resurrection and coming judgment — complementing the death-for-sins message here.

Luke 22:22 Historical context

Luke 22:22 describes the betrayal that led to Jesus' death — showing the human agency behind the atoning death Paul mentions.