1 Corinthians 15:23

23 But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him.

1 Corinthians 15:23 in Other Translations

KJV
23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.
ESV
23 But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ.
NLT
23 But there is an order to this resurrection: Christ was raised as the first of the harvest; then all who belong to Christ will be raised when he comes back.
MSG
23 But we have to wait our turn: Christ is first, then those with him at his Coming,
CSB
23 But each in his own order: Christ, the firstfruits; afterward, at His coming, the people of Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:23 In-Context

21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.
22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.
23 But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him.
24 Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power.
25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.

Cross References 3

  • 1. ver 20
  • 2. ver 52; S 1 Thessalonians 2:19
  • 3. S 1 Corinthians 3:23
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