1 Corinthians 15:20-34

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

21For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead also comes through a man.

22For just as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.

23But each in his own order: Christ, the firstfruits; afterward, at his coming, those who belong to Christ.

24Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, when he abolishes all rule and all authority and power.

25For he must reign until he puts all his enemies under his feet.

26The last enemy to be abolished is death.

27For God has put everything under his feet. Now when it says “everything” is put under him, it is obvious that he who puts everything under him is the exception.

28When everything is subject to Christ, then the Son himself will also be subject to the one who subjected everything to him, so that God may be all in all.

29Otherwise what will they do who are being baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, then why are people baptized for them?

30Why are we in danger every hour?

31I face death every day, as surely as I may boast about you, brothers and sisters, in Christ Jesus our Lord.

32If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus as a mere man, what good did that do me? If the dead are not raised, Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.

33Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.”

34Come to your senses and stop sinning; for some people are ignorant about God. I say this to your shame.