1 Corinthians 15:20-34

But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen

asleep. 21 For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the

dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But each in

his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ.

24 Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroy-

ing every rule and every authority and power. 25 For he must reign until he has put all

his enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27 For “God has

put all things in subjection under his feet.” But when it says, “all things are put in sub-

jection,” it is plain that he is excepted who put all things in subjection under him.

28 When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to

him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all.

29 Otherwise, what do people mean by being baptized on behalf of the dead? If the

dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized on their behalf? 30 Why are we in

danger every hour? 31 I protest, brothers, by my pride in you, which I have in Christ Je-

sus our Lord, I die every day! 32 What do I gain if, humanly speaking, I fought with

beasts at Ephesus? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we

die.” 33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” 34 Wake up from your

drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. For some have no knowledge of

God. I say this to your shame.