death, for He is enthroned on high where no one can harm Him. But what do I gain thereby? Or, how will I obtain that? As you can see, I remain behind.” St. Paul replies with one short statement, saying: “Christ has been raised from the dead, the Firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.” For with the word “Firstfruits” he implies that Christ is not the only one to arise but that others will follow later. You must not regard this Man as one who arose for Himself alone. We would be but poorly comforted