1 Corinthians 15:20

But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep.

Acts 26:23

how the Messiah must suffer, and how, by the resurrection of the dead, he would be first to proclaim light both to these people and to the Gentiles."

1 Corinthians 15:23

But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then those who are Christ's, at his coming.

1 Peter 1:3

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy became our father again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

Revelation 1:5

and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us, and freed us from our sins by his blood;

Romans 8:11

But if the Spirit of him who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.

1 Corinthians 15:6

After that he appeared to over five hundred brothers at once, most of whom remain until now, but some have also fallen asleep.

Colossians 1:18

He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

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Summary

But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

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Now

1 Corinthians 15:4
that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

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1 Corinthians 15:13
But if there is no resurrection of the dead, neither has Christ been raised.