^{20 Ref} But now Christ has truly come back from the dead, the first-fruits of those who are sleeping.

^{21 Ref} For as by man came death, so by man there is a coming back from the dead.

^{22 Ref} For as in Adam death comes to all, so in Christ will all come back to life.

^{23 Ref} But every man in his right order: Christ the first-fruits; then those who are Christ's at his coming.

^{24 Ref} Then comes the end, when he will give up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he will have put an end to all rule and to all authority and power.

^{25 Ref} For his rule will go on till he has put all those who are against him under his feet.

^{26 Ref} The last power to come to an end is death.