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20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
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But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
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For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.
22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
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For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.
23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.
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But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him.
24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
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Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power.
25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.
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For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.
26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
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The last enemy to be destroyed is death.
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