1 Corinthians 15:31. protest by that glorifying in you, brethren, which. have in Christ Jesus our Lord,. die daily.

'I protest' -'I swear by..Literally it reads "I swear by your boasting."' (Fee p. 769) 'I swear it' (TCNT); 'I swear it by my pride in your, my brothers--for in Christ Jesus our Lord. am proud of you.' (NEB) 'What. telling oath this is. To make sure that they understand the truth of his constant facing of death, he swears by that which is dearest to him, their own existence in Christ, which also came about by labors that had exposed him to such dangers.. (Fee p. 770)

'which. have in Christ Jesus our Lord' -He is proud of his successful work among the Corinthians, and yet, he always realizes that God was the One who have the increase.

'I die daily' -'Death is his daily companion..He never knows at what moment some blow of persecution may strike him down.' (Lenski pp. 692-693) 'He looks death in the face every day..If his readiness to do so does not prove the objective validity of the resurrection hope, it certainly bears witness to his firm grasp of that hope.' (F.F. Bruce p. 149) 'On. daily basis. face the reality of death.' (Fee p. 769) (Romans 8:36)

Paul is saying that just as sure as he rejoices in them... he faces death on. daily basis to bring the gospel to them and others.

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