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20 But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
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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 also came 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 all shall be made alive.
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For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.
23 But each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who 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.
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