1 Corinthians 15:20-34

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Christ’s Resurrection Guarantees Ours

²⁰ But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits^(A) of those who have fallen asleep. ²¹ For since death^(B) came through a man,^(C) the resurrection of the dead also comes through a man.^{(D) 22} For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.^{(E) 23} But each in his own order:^(F) Christ, the firstfruits; afterward, at His coming, those who belong to Christ. ²⁴ Then comes the end,^(G) when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father,^(H) when He abolishes all rule and all authority and power.^{(I) 25} For He must reign^(J) until He puts all His enemies under His feet.^{(K) 26} The last enemy to be abolished is death.^{(L) 27} For God has put everything under His feet.^(M)[a] But when it says “everything” is put under Him, it is obvious that He who puts everything under Him is the exception. ²⁸ And when everything is subject to Christ, then the Son^(N) Himself will also be subject to the One who subjected everything to Him, so that God may be all in all.^(O)

Resurrection Supported by Christian Experience

²⁹ Otherwise what will they do who are being baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, then why are people baptized for them?^{[b] 30} Why are we in danger every hour? ³¹ I affirm by the pride in you that I have in Christ Jesus our Lord: I die every day!^{(P) 32} If I fought wild animals in Ephesus^(Q) with only human hope,^[c] what good did that do me?^[d](R) If the dead are not raised, Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.^{(S)[e] 33} Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.”^{[f] 34} Come to your senses^[g](T) and stop sinning, for some people are ignorant about God. I say this to your shame.^(U)