1 Corinthians 15:20
But now is Christ rysen from deeth and is become the fyrst frutes of them that slept.
Tyndale New Testament
In The King James Version
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
In Context
19If in this lyfe only we beleve on christ then are we of all men the miserablest.
21For by a man came deeth and by a man came resurreccion from deeth.
Cross References
Romans 8:11Wherfore if the sprite of him that raysed vppe Iesus from deeth dwell in you: even he that raysed vp Christ from deeth shall quycken youre mortall bodyes because that this sprite dwelleth in you.
1 Corinthians 15:23and every man in his awne order. The fyrst is Christ then they that are Christis at his commynge.
1 Peter 1:3Blessed be God the father of oure Lorde Iesus Christ which thorow is aboundant mercie begat vs agayne vnto a lively hope by the resurreccion of Iesus Christ from deeth
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 →