Bible: 1 Corinthians 15:6, 18, 20

15:6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters 1  at one time, most of whom are still alive, 2  though some have fallen asleep. 3  15:18 Furthermore, those who have fallen asleep 4  in Christ have also perished.

15:20 But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

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