²¹ For since death came through a man,^(A) the resurrection of the dead^(B) comes also through a man. ²² For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.^{(C) 23} But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits;^(D) then, when he comes,^(E) those who belong to him.^{(F) 24} Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom^(G) to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power.^{(H) 25} For he must reign^(I) until he has put all his enemies under his feet.^{(J) 26} The last enemy to be destroyed is death.^(K)

⁵⁴ When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”^[a](A)

⁵⁶ The sting of death is sin,^(C) and the power of sin is the law.^{(D) 57} But thanks be to God!^(E) He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.^(F)