The Last Enemy Destroyed

²⁰ But now ^(A)Christ is risen from the dead, and has become ^(B)the firstfruits of those who have ^[a]fallen asleep. ²¹ For ^(C)since by man came death, ^(D)by Man also came the resurrection of the dead. ²² For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall ^(E)be made alive. ²³ But ^(F)each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ’s at His coming. ²⁴ Then comes the end, when He delivers ^(G)the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power. ²⁵ For He must reign ^(H)till He has put all enemies under His feet. ^26 (I)The last enemy that will be destroyed is death. ²⁷ For ^(J)“He has put all things under His feet.” But when He says “all things are put under Him,” it is evident that He who put all things under Him is excepted. ^28 (K)Now when all things are made subject to Him, then ^(L)the Son Himself will also be subject to Him who put all things under Him, that God may be all in all.

Effects of Denying the Resurrection

²⁹ Otherwise, what will they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at all? Why then are they baptized for the dead? ³⁰ And ^(M)why do we stand in ^[b]jeopardy every hour? ³¹ I affirm, by ^(N)the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, ^(O)I die daily. ³² If, in the manner of men, ^(P)I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantage is it to me? If the dead do not rise, ^(Q)“Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!”

³³ Do not be deceived: ^(R)“Evil company corrupts good habits.” ^34 (S)Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; ^(T)for some do not have the knowledge of God. ^(U)I speak this to your shame.