1 Corinthians 15:20-34
But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of
those who have died. For since death came through a human being, the
resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; for as all
die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ. But each in his own
order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to
Christ. Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the
Father, after he has destroyed every ruler and every authority and power.
For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The
last enemy to be destroyed is death. For "God has put all things in
subjection under his feet." But when it says, "All things are put in
subjection," it is plain that this does not include the one who put all
things in subjection under him. When all things are subjected to him,
then the Son himself will also be subjected to the one who put all things
in subjection under him, so that God may be all in all.
Otherwise, what will those people do who receive baptism on behalf of the
dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized on their
behalf?
And why are we putting ourselves in danger every hour? I die every day!
That is as certain, brothers and sisters, as my boasting of you — a boast
that I make in Christ Jesus our Lord. If with merely human hopes I fought
with wild animals at Ephesus, what would I have gained by it? If the dead
are not raised,
"Let us eat and drink,
for tomorrow we die."
Do not be deceived:
"Bad company ruins good morals."
Come to a sober and right mind, and sin no more; for some people have no
knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.
