1 Corinthians 15:20

But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 15:20

BSB

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

AKJV

But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first fruits of them that slept.

CPDV

But now Christ has risen again from the dead, as the first-fruits of those who sleep.

ERV

But now hath Christ been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of them that are asleep.

NHEB

But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep.

SMT

And now Was Christ raised from the dead, he was the first fruits of those having died.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 15:20

ButG1161Conjunction nowG3570Adverb isG1453Verb ChristG5547Adjective risenG1453Verb fromG1537PrepositionthedeadG3498AdjectiveandbecomeG1096VerbthefirstfruitsG536Noun FeminineofthemthatsleptG2837Verb

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 15:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 15:20

Summary

Christ's resurrection inaugurates redemption for believers

Event

Christ rises from dead

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD