1 Corinthians 15:20
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 15 connects to 7 cross-references. The great resurrection chapter: Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised on the third day, and appeared to Peter, the twelve, five hundred, James, and finally Paul. If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile. The …
Other Translations
But now hath Christ been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of them that are asleep.
And now, Christ hath risen out of the dead--the first-fruits of those sleeping he became,
But now Christ has truly come back from the dead, the first-fruits of those who are sleeping.
Cross References
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But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up …
After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this …
But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.
And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that …
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us …
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of …