King James Version
1 Corinthians 15:21 in the King James Version says “For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.” — study this verse from 1 Corinthians chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.”
1 Corinthians 15:21 · KJV
If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“came death”
G2288(properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
“came also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“the resurrection”
G386a standing up again, i.e., (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or (figuratively) a (mor
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