1 Corinthians 15:20

20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

1 Corinthians 15:20 in Other Translations

KJV
20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
ESV
20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
NLT
20 But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died.
MSG
20 But the truth is that Christ has been raised up, the first in a long legacy of those who are going to leave the cemeteries.
CSB
20 But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

1 Corinthians 15:20 In-Context

18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost.
19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.
20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.
22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.

Cross References 3

  • 1. 1 Peter 1:3
  • 2. ver 23; S Acts 26:23; Revelation 1:5
  • 3. ver 6,18; S Matthew 9:24
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