Aphtharsia describes the condition opposed to corruption, especially in resurrection and in what is sought or brought to light.

The dominant usage places aphtharsia in the resurrection contrast between what is perishable or corruptible and what is raised or put on. Elsewhere it is sought alongside glory and honor, brought to light with life, and names the setting or quality in which believers love the Lord Jesus Christ.

1. Resurrection condition opposed to corruption · dominant

   In 1 Corinthians 15:42, the dative singular form occurs in the statement that what is sown in corruption is raised in incorruption. The accusative singular form is what corruption cannot inherit in 1 Corinthians 15:50, and what the perishable must put on in 1 Corinthians 15:53 and 1 Corinthians 15:54; the APB renders these clauses with “incorruption.”

   1 Corinthians 15:421 Corinthians 15:501 Corinthians 15:531 Corinthians 15:54
2. A sought and disclosed good · common

   In Romans 2:7, the accusative singular form stands among what those persevering in good work seek, alongside glory and honor, with eternal life stated in the verse. In 2 Timothy 1:10, the APB renders the clause that Christ Jesus “brought life and incorruptibility to light through the gospel.”

   Romans 2:72 Timothy 1:10
3. The manner of love for the Lord · rare

   In Ephesians 6:24, the dative singular form completes the description of those who love the Lord Jesus Christ; the APB renders the phrase “in incorruptibility.” The verse presents it with grace rather than with the resurrection contrast found in 1 Corinthians.

   Ephesians 6:24

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the occurrences, the APB consistently uses “incorruption” or “incorruptibility.” In the resurrection verses it places the term opposite “corruption” and “perishable,” while its exact correspondence remains uncertain.