1 Corinthians 15:20
But now, now, Christ is risen from the dead, the first-fruit of those who have fallen asleep.
Montgomery 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 of all mankind most pitiable.
21For since by man came to death, by man came also the resurrection from the dead.
Cross References
Romans 8:11But if the Spirit of Him who raised up Jesus from dead is dwelling in you, He who raised up Jesus from the dead is dwelling in you, He who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also make your dying bodily self live by his indwelling Spirit in your lives.
1 Corinthians 15:23But each in his own order; Christ the first-fruits, then those who belong to Christ at his appearing.
1 Peter 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whose great mercy we have been born anew into 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 →