1 Corinthians 15:20
But now Christ has been raised from the dead. He became the first fruit of those who are asleep.
World English Bible
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 only hoped in Christ in this life, we are of all men most pitiable.
21For since death came by man, the resurrection of the dead also came by man.
Cross References
Romans 8:11But if the Spirit of him who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.
1 Corinthians 15:23But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then those who are Christ’s at his coming.
1 Peter 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy caused us to be born again to 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 →