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20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
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20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
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21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.
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21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.
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22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.
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22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.
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23 But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him.
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23 But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him.
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24 Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power.
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24 Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power.
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25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.
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25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.
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26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death.
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26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death.
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
