18 Then those also who (A)have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. 19 If we have hoped in Christ in this life only, we are (B)of all men most to be pitied.

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20 But now Christ (C)has been raised from the dead, the (D)first fruits of those who (E)are asleep.

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18 Then those also who have fallen asleep(A) in Christ are lost. 19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.(B)

20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead,(C) the firstfruits(D) of those who have fallen asleep.(E)

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