1 Corinthians 15:20
But, in reality, Christ *has* risen from among the dead, being the first to do so of those who are asleep.
2 Corinthians 8:2-5
how, while passing through great trouble, their boundless joy even amid their deep poverty has overflowed to increase their generous liberality.
James 1:18
In accordance with His will He made us His children through the Message of the truth, so that we might, in a sense, be the Firstfruits of the things which He has created.
Revelation 14:4
These are those who had not defiled themselves with women: they are as pure as virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever He goes. They have been redeemed from among men, as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.