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

⁵⁴ When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written:

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