1 Corinthians 15:20
But now Christ has risen again from the dead, as the first-fruits of those who sleep.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
In Context
19If we have hope in Christ for this life only, then we are more miserable than all men.
21For certainly, death came through a man. And so, the resurrection of the dead came through a man
Cross References
Romans 8:11But if the Spirit of him who raised up Jesus from the dead lives within you, then he who raised up Jesus Christ from the dead shall also enliven your mortal bodies, by means of his Spirit living within you.
1 Corinthians 15:23but each one in his proper order: Christ, as the first-fruits, and next, those who are of Christ, who have believed in his advent.
1 Peter 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy has regenerated us into a living hope, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead:
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 15:13-20
The Resurrection of Saints. ( a. d. 57.) 12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. 15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not. 16 For if the dead rise not,… Read the whole commentary →