^{20 Ref} But now Christ has been raised from the dead. He became the first fruits of those who are asleep.

^{21 Ref} For since death came by man, the resurrection of the dead also came by man.

^{22 Ref} For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.

^{23 Ref} But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then those who are Christ's, at his coming.