1 Corinthians 15:23

But each in his own order; Christ the first-fruits; afterward they who are Christ's at his coming.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.

In Context

22For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ will all be made alive.

24Then comes the end, when he delivers up the kingdom to God, the Father; when he shall have done away all rule, and all authority and power.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 15:20But now Christ has risen from the dead, the first-fruits of those who sleep.

2 Corinthians 10:7Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trusts to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself consider this again, that, as he is Christ's, so also are we.

Galatians 5:24And they that are Christ's crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

1 Thessalonians 4:15For this we say to you, in the word of the Lord, that we the living, who remain unto the coming of the Lord, shall not precede those who fell asleep.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 15:21-35

The Resurrection of Christ; The Resurrection of Saints. ( a. d. 57.) 20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. 21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. 24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he… Read the whole commentary →

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