In chapter 15 of his first inspired letter to fellow Christians in ancient Corinth, Paul wrote: “I handed on to you, among the first things, that which I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that he was buried, yes, that he has been raised up the third day according to the Scriptures. ” ​ — 1 Corinthians 15: 3, 4.
Di pasal 15 dari surat pertama Paulus yang terilham kepada rekan - rekan Kristennya di Korintus dahulu, ia menulis, ” Aku meneruskan kepadamu, di antara hal - hal pertama, apa yang juga aku terima, yaitu bahwa Kristus mati bagi dosa - dosa kita sesuai dengan Tulisan - Tulisan Kudus; dan bahwa ia dikuburkan, ya, bahwa ia dibangkitkan pada hari ketiga sesuai dengan Tulisan - Tulisan Kudus. ” — 1 Korintus 15: 3, 4.