1 Corinthians 15:23

But every one in his own rank: Christ the first-fruit; afterwards those that are Christ’s at his appearing.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.

In Context

22For as in Adam all are dead, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.

24Then cometh the end, when he shall deliver up the kingdom to God, and the Father; when he shall have destroyed every dominion and every authority and power.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 15:20But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first-fruit of those who have fallen asleep.

2 Corinthians 10:7Regard ye the things that are personal? If any man is confident in himself that he is Christ’s, let him reflect again in himself, that as he is Christ’s, so are we Christ’s.

Galatians 5:24But they who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and irregular appetites.

1 Thessalonians 4:15For this I say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left unto the coming of the Lord, shall not prevent those who are fallen asleep.

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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