1 Corinthians 15:20-34

20But now 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 came 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; then when Christ comes, those who belong to him.

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

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

26The last enemy to be eliminated is death.

27For he has put everything in subjection under his feet. But when it says “everything” has been put in subjection, it is clear that this does not include the one who put everything in subjection to him.

28And when all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will be subjected to the one who subjected everything to him, so that God may be all in all.

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

30Why too are we in danger every hour?

31Every day I am in danger of death! This is as sure as my boasting in you, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord.

32If from a human point of view I fought with wild beasts at Ephesus, what did it benefit 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.”

34Sober up as you should, and stop sinning! For some have no knowledge of God – I say this to your shame!