1 Corinthians 15:20
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first-fruit of those who have fallen asleep.
Thomas Haweis 1795 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 life only we have hope in Christ, we are more miserable than all other men.
21For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
Cross References
Romans 8:11But if the Spirit of him who hath raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he who raised Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his indwelling Spirit in you.
1 Corinthians 15:23But every one in his own rank: Christ the first-fruit; afterwards those that are Christ’s at his appearing.
1 Peter 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto an animating 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 →