1 Corinthians 15:21

For since death came through a man, resurrection of the dead also came through a man.

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For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.

In Context

20But indeed, Christ has been raised from the dead; He became the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

22For as all in Adam are dying, so also all in the Christ will be made alive.

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Cross References

John 11:25Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes into me, though he may die, will live;

Romans 6:23Because the wages of sin is death, but the gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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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