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So also [is] the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
Note 9 at 1Co 15:42: In the same way that all stars are similar but yet unique at the same time (1Co 15:41), so all those who are resurrected will still have their own individuality.
Note 10 at 1Co 15:42: In 1Co 15:42-44, Paul used the words "corruption," "dishonour," "weakness," and "natural" to describe our present physical bodies. In contrast, he used the words "incorruption," "glory," "power," and "spiritual" to describe our resurrected bodies. Every lack in our present physical bodies will be replaced with the opposing strength in our resurrected bodies.
Note 11 at 1Co 15:42: The word "corruption" in this verse is not speaking of wickedness or moral corruption. It is speaking of the decay of our physical bodies. That's what the Greek word "PHTHORA," translated "corruption in this verse, means--"decay, i.e. ruin" (Strong's Concordance). Verses like Ac 2:27, 31, 13:34-37; Ro 1:23, and 8:21 make it very clear that "corruption" is speaking of the decomposition of our physical bodies in the grave. Our physical bodies are subject to corruption or decay, but our resurrected bodies are immortal (i.e., not subject to death and decay).

