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18 Furthermore, those who have fallen asleep[a] in Christ have also perished. 19 For if only in this life we have hope in Christ, we should be pitied more than anyone.

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

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 15:18 tn See the note on the word “asleep” in 15:6. This term is also used in v. 20.

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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