1 Corinthians 15:20 KJV
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
1 Corinthians 15:18–22 KJV Chapter Context
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Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
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If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
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But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
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For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
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For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.