1 Corinthians 15:21
For since death came by man, the resurrection of the dead also came by man.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
In Context
20But now Christ has been raised from the dead. He became the first fruit of those who are asleep.
22For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.
Cross References
John 11:25Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.
Romans 6:23For the wages of sin is death, but the free 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 →