1 Corinthians 15:20

But now Christ has been raised from the dead. He became the first fruit of those who are asleep.

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In context

Before · 1 Corinthians 15:18–19

18Then they also who are fallen asleep in Christ have perished. 19If we have only hoped in Christ in this life, we are of all men most pitiable.

20But now Christ has been raised from the dead. He became the first fruit of those who are asleep.

After · 1 Corinthians 15:21–22

21For since death came by man, the resurrection of the dead also came by man. 22For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.