^{45 Ref} So also it is written, "The first man, Adam, became a living soul." The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.

^{46 Ref} However that which is spiritual isn't first, but that which is natural, then that which is spiritual.

^{47 Ref} The first man is of the earth, made of dust. The second man is the Lord from heaven.

^{48 Ref} As is the one made of dust, such are those who are also made of dust; and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.

^{49 Ref} As we have borne the image of those made of dust, let's{NU, TR read "we will" instead of "let's"} also bear the image of the heavenly.

^{50 Ref} Now I say this, brothers,{The word for "brothers" here and where context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."} that flesh and blood can't inherit the Kingdom of God; neither does corruption inherit incorruption.

^{45 Ref} So also it is written, The first man Adam became a living soul. The last Adam `became' a life-giving spirit.

^{46 Ref} Howbeit that is not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; then that which is spiritual.

^{47 Ref} The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is of heaven.

^{48 Ref} As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.

^{49 Ref} And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.

^{50 Ref} Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.