1 Corinthians 15:23
But each in his own order; Christ the first-fruits, then those who belong to Christ at his appearing.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
22For just as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 15:20But now, now, Christ is risen from the dead, the first-fruit of those who have fallen asleep.
2 Corinthians 10:7Look these facts in the face. If any man is fully persuaded as regards himself that he belongs to Christ, let him consider again with himself, that just as he is Christ’s, so also am I.
Galatians 5:24And those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and appetites.
1 Thessalonians 4:15For this I tell you by the word of the Lord, that we who are living, who survive unto the coming of the Lord, will in no wise precede those who have 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 →