^23 (A)that the Christ ^(B)must suffer and that, ^(C)by being the first ^(D)to rise from the dead, ^(E)he would proclaim ^(F)light both to our people and to the Gentiles.”

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

⁵ and from Jesus Christ ^(A)the faithful witness, ^(B)the firstborn of the dead, and ^(C)the ruler of kings on earth.

To ^(D)him who loves us and ^(E)has freed us from our sins by his blood