1 Corinthians 15:18-20

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18} Therefore, those who have fallen asleep in Christ^(A) have also perished. ^{Tools
19} If we have put our hope in Christ for this life only, we should be pitied more than anyone.

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20} But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits^(B) of those who have fallen asleep.

Cross references:

A. 1 Corinthians 15:18: 1 Thessalonians 4:16; 1 Peter 5:14

B. 1 Corinthians 15:20: Exodus 23:19; Leviticus 2:12; Romans 8:23; Colossians 1:18