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Berean Standard Bible

“The last enemy to be destroyed is death.”

1 Corinthians 15:26

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Paul is describing the order of events at Christ's return and the final triumph of God's kingdom. Christ is now reigning, he says, and will continue until every opposing power has been put under his feet.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The last enemy to be destroyed is death.

World English Bible (WEB)

The last enemy that will be abolished is death.

King James Version (KJV)

The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The last enemy that shall be abolished is death.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The last power to come to an end is death.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

the last enemy is done away -- death;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y el postrer enemigo que será deshecho, será la muerte.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El último de ellos es la muerte.

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