The Order of Resurrection

20 But now Christ ahas been raised from the dead, the bfirst fruits of those who care asleep.

21 For since aby a man came death, by a man also came the resurrection of the dead.

22 For aas in Adam all die, so also in 1Christ all will be made alive.

23 But each in his own order: Christ athe first fruits, after that bthose who are Christ’s at cHis coming,

24 then comes the end, when He hands over athe kingdom to the bGod and Father, when He has abolished call rule and all authority and power.

25 For He must reign auntil He has put all His enemies under His feet.

26 The last enemy that will be aabolished is death.

27 For aHe has put all things in subjection under His feet. But when He says, “bAll things are put in subjection,” it is evident that He is excepted who put all things in subjection to Him.

28 When aall things are subjected to Him, then the Son Himself also will be subjected to the One who subjected all things to Him, so that bGod may be all in all.

29 Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them?

30 Why are we also ain danger every hour?

31 I affirm, brethren, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, aI die daily.

32 If 1from human motives I afought with wild beasts at bEphesus, what does it profit me? If the dead are not raised, clet us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.

33 aDo not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.”

34 aBecome sober-minded 1as you ought, and stop sinning; for some have bno knowledge of God. cI speak this to your shame.