1 Corinthians 15:19-20

The Resurrection of the Dead

¹⁹ If in Christ we have hope ₁ in this life only, _e we are of all people most to be pitied.

²⁰ But in fact _f Christ has been raised from the dead, _g the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

1. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 4:9
   For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death, because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men.
   2 Timothy 3:12
   Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
   
2. Cross References
   2 Timothy 2:8
   Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel.
   1 Peter 1:3
   Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
   
3. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 15:23
   But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ.
   Acts 26:23
   That the Christ must suffer and that, by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light both to our people and to the Gentiles.