Read Full ChapterIf these things are not so, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them?
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Or else what will they do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead aren’t raised at all, why then are they baptized for the dead?
World English Bible (WEB)
Else{G1893} what{G5101} shall they do{G4160}{(G5692)} which are baptized{G907}{(G5746)} for{G5228} the dead{G3498}, if{G1487} the dead{G3498} rise{G1453}{(G5743)} not{G3756} at all{G3654}? why{G5101}{G2532} are they then baptized{G907}{(G5743)} for{G5228} the dead{G3498}?
Strong's King James
(29) Otherwise what will those do, who are immersed for the dead? If the dead aren't raised completely, why then are they immersed for them?
The F.O.G
[29] Now, what about those who are baptized for the dead? If the dead aren't raised at all, why do people do this? Their practice only makes sense if resurrection is real.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Seeing what shall they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at all? why also are they baptized for the dead?
Young's Literal Translation
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