14 And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty.

15 Yes, and we are found false witnesses of God, because ^awe have testified of God that He raised up Christ, whom He did not raise up—if in fact the dead do not rise.  ‡

17 And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; ^ayou are still in your sins!  ‡

18 Then also those who have¹ fallen ^aasleep in Christ have perished.  ‡