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18 Then they also that are fallen asleep in Christ have perished. 19 [a]If we have only hoped in Christ in this life, we are of all men most pitiable.

20 But now hath Christ been raised from the dead, the first-fruits of them that are asleep.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 15:19 Or, If in this life only we have hoped in Christ etc.

18 Then those also who have fallen asleep(A) in Christ are lost. 19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.(B)

20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead,(C) the firstfruits(D) of those who have fallen asleep.(E)

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