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then, when he comes, those who belong to him. <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> But there is an order to this resurrection: Christ was raised as the first of the harvest; then all who belong to Christ will be raised when he comes back. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But each in his own turn: Christ the firstfruits; then at His coming, those who belong to Him. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But each in the own order: Christ the firstfruit, then those of Christ at His coming, <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/15.htm">King James Bible</a> But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/15.htm">New King James Version</a> But each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ’s at His coming. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, after that those who are Christ’s at His coming, <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, after that those who are Christ&#8217s at His coming, <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, after that those who are Christ’s at His coming, <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, after that those who are Christ’s at His coming. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then those who are Christ’s [own will be resurrected with incorruptible, immortal bodies] at His coming. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But each in his own order: Christ, the firstfruits; afterward, at his coming, those who belong to Christ. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But each in his own order: Christ, the firstfruits; afterward, at His coming, those who belong to Christ. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; then they that are Christ's, at his coming. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But we must each wait our turn. Christ was the first to be raised to life, and his people will be raised to life when he returns. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; then they that are Christ's, at his coming. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> This will happen to each person in his own turn. Christ is the first, then at his coming, those who belong to him [will be made alive]. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> But each one will be raised in proper order: Christ, first of all; then, at the time of his coming, those who belong to him. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> However, this will happen to each person in the proper order: first the Messiah, then those who belong to the Messiah when he comes. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/15.htm">NET Bible</a> But each in his own order: Christ, the firstfruits; then when Christ comes, those who belong to him. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then those who are Christ's, at his coming. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But every man in his own order: Christ the first-fruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But this will happen to each in the right order--Christ having been the first to rise, and afterwards Christ's people rising at His return.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But each in his own turn: Christ the firstfruits; then at His coming, those who belong to Him. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/15.htm">World English Bible</a> But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then those who are Christ’s at his coming. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and each in his proper order: Christ, a first-fruit, afterward those who are the Christ’s in His coming, <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But each in the own order: Christ the firstfruit, then those of Christ at His coming, <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and each in his proper order, a first-fruit Christ, afterwards those who are the Christ's, in his presence, <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And each in his own order: the first fruit Christ; then they of Christ in his arrival.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But every one in his own order: the firstfruits Christ, then they that are of Christ, who have believed in his coming. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> but each one in his proper order: Christ, as the first-fruits, and next, those who are of Christ, who have believed in his advent. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/15.htm">New American Bible</a> but each one in proper order: Christ the firstfruits; then, at his coming, those who belong to Christ; <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But every man in his own order: Christ the first-fruits; afterward they who belong to Christ at his coming. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Each person in his order; The Messiah was the first fruits; after this, those who are The Messiah's at his arrival.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> but each in his own order; Christ the first-fruit, afterward, those who are Christ's at his coming. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But each one in his own rank: Christ the first-fruit; then they who are Christ's, at His coming: <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But every one in his own rank: Christ the first-fruit; afterwards those that are Christ?s at his appearing. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but every one in proper order: Christ has the precedence, next they who were Christians shall rise at his advent. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But this will happen to each in the right order--Christ having been the first to rise, and afterwards Christ's people rising at His return. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> but each in his own rank; Christ, the First-fruit; then those who are Christ's at His coming. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But each in their proper order: the first-fruits, Christ; afterwards they that are Christ's, at his coming. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=3412" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">The Order of Resurrection</a> …22For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: Hekastos (Adj-NMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">each</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/2398.htm" title="2398: idiō (Adj-DNS) -- Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.">own</a> <a href="/greek/5001.htm" title="5001: tagmati (N-DNS) -- Rank, division, an ordered series. From tasso; something orderly in arrangement, i.e. a series or succession.">turn:</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christos (N-NMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/536.htm" title="536: aparchē (N-NFS) -- From a compound of apo and archomai; a beginning of sacrifice, i.e. The first-fruit.">the firstfruits;</a> <a href="/greek/1899.htm" title="1899: epeita (Adv) -- Then, thereafter, afterwards. From epi and eita; thereafter.">then</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">at</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3952.htm" title="3952: parousia (N-DFS) -- From the present participle of pareimi; a being near, i.e. Advent; physically, aspect.">coming,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who belong to</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Him.</a> 24Then the end will come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16</a> For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. <a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Colossians 1:18</a> And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence. <a href="/revelation/1-5.htm">Revelation 1:5</a> and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood, <a href="/romans/8-29.htm">Romans 8:29</a> For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. <a href="/philippians/3-20.htm">Philippians 3:20-21</a> But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, / who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body. <a href="/john/5-28.htm">John 5:28-29</a> Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice / and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment. <a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30-31</a> At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. / And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. <a href="/acts/26-23.htm">Acts 26:23</a> that the Christ would suffer, and as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles.” <a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">1 John 3:2</a> Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. <a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Revelation 20:4-6</a> Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. / The rest of the dead did not come back to life until the thousand years were complete. This is the first resurrection. / Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years. <a href="/daniel/12-2.htm">Daniel 12:2</a> And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt. <a href="/isaiah/26-19.htm">Isaiah 26:19</a> Your dead will live; their bodies will rise. Awake and sing, you who dwell in the dust! For your dew is like the dew of the morning, and the earth will bring forth her dead. <a href="/job/19-25.htm">Job 19:25-27</a> But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth. / Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. / I will see Him for myself; my eyes will behold Him, and not as a stranger. How my heart yearns within me! <a href="/psalms/17-15.htm">Psalm 17:15</a> As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence. <a href="/ezekiel/37-12.htm">Ezekiel 37:12-14</a> Therefore prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘O My people, I will open your graves and bring you up from them, and I will bring you back to the land of Israel. / Then you, My people, will know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves and bring you up from them. / I will put My Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will do it, declares the LORD.’”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But every man in his own order: Christ the first fruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.every.<a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20</a> But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.<a href="/isaiah/26-19.htm">Isaiah 26:19</a> Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead.<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:15-17</a> For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep… they.<a href="/1_corinthians/3-23.htm">1 Corinthians 3:23</a> And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's.<a href="/2_corinthians/10-7.htm">2 Corinthians 10:7</a> Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's.<a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Galatians 3:29</a> And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/13-21.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-7.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-16.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-22.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-27.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">First</a> <a href="/romans/11-16.htm">First-Fruit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">Firstfruits</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">First-Fruits</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-8.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-13.htm">Proper</a> <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Rank</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-9.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-16.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-21.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/15-46.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-46.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-7.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-31.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-5.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-36.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">First-Fruit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">Firstfruits</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">First-Fruits</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-28.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-38.htm">Proper</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-12.htm">Rank</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-34.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-29.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-42.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-7.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 15</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-1.htm">By Christ's resurrection,</a> 12. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-12.htm">he proves the necessity of our resurrection, </a> 16. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-16.htm">against all such as deny the resurrection of the body.</a> 21. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-21.htm">The fruit,</a> 35. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-35.htm">and the manner thereof;</a> 51. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-51.htm">and of the resurrection of those who shall be found alive at the last day.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But each in his own turn: This phrase indicates an order or sequence in the resurrection process. The concept of order is significant in biblical theology, reflecting God's structured plan for salvation history. The idea of "turn" suggests a predetermined sequence, aligning with the biblical theme of God's sovereignty and divine timing. This order is also seen in other scriptures, such as <a href="/ecclesiastes/3.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:1</a>, which speaks of a time for every purpose under heaven.Christ the firstfruits: The term "firstfruits" is deeply rooted in Old Testament practices, where the first portion of the harvest was offered to God as a sign of trust and gratitude (<a href="/leviticus/23-10.htm">Leviticus 23:10-11</a>). In the New Testament, Christ as the "firstfruits" signifies His resurrection as the first of its kind, guaranteeing the future resurrection of believers. This typology connects to the Feast of Firstfruits, which foreshadows Christ's resurrection, occurring shortly after Passover, symbolizing new life and hope.then at His coming, This phrase refers to the second coming of Christ, a central tenet of Christian eschatology. The anticipation of Christ's return is a recurring theme throughout the New Testament, as seen in passages like <a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30</a> and <a href="/acts/1-11.htm">Acts 1:11</a>. The term "coming" (Greek: parousia) implies not just arrival but also presence, emphasizing the transformative impact of Christ's return on the world and His followers.those who belong to Him: This phrase identifies the group of people who will be resurrected at Christ's coming—believers who are united with Him through faith. The concept of belonging to Christ is foundational in Christian identity, as seen in passages like <a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Romans 8:9</a> and <a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Galatians 3:29</a>. It underscores the intimate relationship between Christ and His followers, who are described as His body, bride, and flock, highlighting themes of covenant and redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ</a> The central figure of Christianity, referred to as the "firstfruits" in this passage, indicating His resurrection as the first of its kind, guaranteeing the future resurrection of believers. 2. <a href="/topical/f/firstfruits.htm">Firstfruits</a> A term rooted in Jewish agricultural practice, where the first portion of the harvest was offered to God. Here, it symbolizes Christ's resurrection as the first of many to come. 3. <a href="/topical/h/his_coming.htm">His Coming</a> Refers to the second coming of Christ, a future event when believers will be resurrected and united with Him. 4. <a href="/topical/t/those_who_belong_to_him.htm">Those who belong to Him</a> This phrase describes believers, those who have faith in Christ and are promised resurrection at His return.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_resurrection.htm">The Assurance of Resurrection</a> Christ's resurrection as the "firstfruits" assures believers of their future resurrection. This provides hope and confidence in the face of death. <a href="/topical/o/order_in_god's_plan.htm">Order in God's Plan</a> The phrase "each in his own turn" highlights God's orderly plan for resurrection, emphasizing His sovereignty and perfect timing. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_expectation.htm">Living in Expectation</a> Believers are called to live in anticipation of Christ's return, which should influence their daily lives and priorities. <a href="/topical/b/belonging_to_christ.htm">Belonging to Christ</a> The promise of resurrection is for "those who belong to Him," encouraging believers to examine their relationship with Christ and live faithfully. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_trials.htm">Hope in Trials</a> The certainty of resurrection provides hope and strength during trials, reminding believers of the eternal perspective.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 15</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_true_gospel.htm">What defines the true gospel?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_millennium.htm">What defines the concept of the Millennium?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_testing_boost_faith_biblically.htm">How can we effectively preach the gospel today?</a> <a href="/q/is_death_the_final_enemy.htm">Is death the last enemy to be destroyed?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) But every man in his own order.--Or, literally, in his own troop. There is to be a sequence in the resurrection of the dead, and St. Paul explains this by the three groups:--(1) Christ Himself, the firstfruits; (2) the faithful in Christ at His coming; (3) all the rest of mankind at the end, when the final judgment takes place. The interval between these latter two, as to its duration, or where or how it will be spent, is not spoken of here. The only point the Apostle has to treat of is the order of the resurrection. (See <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-13.htm" title="But I would not have you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning them which are asleep, that you sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.">1Thessalonians 4:13</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-17.htm" title="Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.">1Thessalonians 4:17</a>; Revelation 20)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - In his own order. The word in classic Greek means "a cohort." Here it must either mean "rank" or be used as in St. Clement ('Ad. Corinthians,' 1:37), in the sense of "order of succession." They that are Christ's. "The dead in Christ" (<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16</a>). At his coming. The word here used for the second Advent is Parousia, which means literally, presence. It is implied (apparently) both here and in <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:15-17</a>; <a href="/revelation/20-5.htm">Revelation 20:5</a>, that there shall be an interval - how long or how short we do not know - between this resurrection of the just and the final resurrection. But all the details are left dim and vague. <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. each Ἕκαστος (Hekastos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [his] τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. own ἰδίῳ (idiō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. turn: τάγματι (tagmati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5001.htm">Strong's 5001: </a> Rank, division, an ordered series. From tasso; something orderly in arrangement, i.e. a series or succession. Christ Χριστός (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. [the] firstfruits; ἀπαρχὴ (aparchē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_536.htm">Strong's 536: </a> From a compound of apo and archomai; a beginning of sacrifice, i.e. The first-fruit. then ἔπειτα (epeita) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1899.htm">Strong's 1899: </a> Then, thereafter, afterwards. From epi and eita; thereafter. at ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. coming, παρουσίᾳ (parousia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3952.htm">Strong's 3952: </a> From the present participle of pareimi; a being near, i.e. Advent; physically, aspect. those οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. who belong to τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [Him]. Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">1 Corinthians 15:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">1 Corinthians 15:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">1 Corinthians 15:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">1 Corinthians 15:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">1 Corinthians 15:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">1 Corinthians 15:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">1 Corinthians 15:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">1 Corinthians 15:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">1 Corinthians 15:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">1 Corinthians 15:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 15:23 But each in his own order: Christ (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 15:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 15:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 15:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 15:24" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>