Romans 11:16 For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches. MC VC

1 Corinthians 15:20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. 10 I MC VC

1 Thessalonians 4:14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 13 I MC VC