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1 Corinthians 15:23

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 23 But each one in his own proper order: Christ the firstfruits,+ afterward those who belong to the Christ during his presence.+

1 Corinthians 15:23

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 23 Ἕκαστος Each (one) δὲ but ἐν in τῷ the ἰδίῳ own τάγματι· order; ἀπαρχὴ firstfruits Χριστός, Christ, ἔπειτα thereupon οἱ the (ones) τοῦ of the χριστοῦ Christ ἐν in τῇ the παρουσίᾳ presence αὐτοῦ· of him;

1 Corinthians 15:23

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 23 But each one in his own rank: Christ the firstfruits,+ afterward those who belong to the Christ during his presence.*+

1 Corinthians 15:23

The Bible in Living English
- 23 * but each when his turn comes: Christ the first to come in; then those who belong to Christ, at his coming;

1 Corinthians 15:23

American Standard Version
- 23 But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; then they that are Christ’s, at his coming.

1 Corinthians 15:23

The Emphasized Bible
- 23 But each in his own rank:—A firstfruit Christ, After that they who are the Christ’s in his Presence,—

1 Corinthians 15:23

King James Version
- 23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.

1 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 15

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 15:23
  
  during his presence: This term is first used at Mt 24:3, where some of Jesus’ disciples ask him about “the sign of [his] presence.” It refers to the royal presence of Jesus Christ from the time of his invisible enthronement as Messianic King at the beginning of the last days of this system of things. The Greek word rendered “presence” is pa·rou·siʹa, and while many translations render it “coming,” it literally means “being alongside.” His presence would span a period of time rather than simply involve a momentary coming or arrival. This meaning of pa·rou·siʹa is indicated at Mt 24:37-39, where “the days of Noah . . . before the Flood” are compared to “the presence of the Son of man.” Also, at Php 2:12, Paul used pa·rou·siʹa to describe his “presence” in contrast with his “absence.” (See study note on 1Co 16:17.) Thus, Paul explains that the resurrection to life in heaven for those who belong to the Christ, that is, Christ’s spirit-anointed brothers and joint heirs, would occur some time after Jesus was installed as heavenly King in God’s Kingdom.