# Connecting Statement:

Paul wants to assure the Corinthians that Christ rose from the dead.

# we are found to be false witnesses about God

Paul is arguing that if Christ did not rise from the dead, then they are bearing false witness or lying about Christ's coming alive again.

# we are found to be

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "everyone will realize that we are" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

