In 1 Corinthians 15:23, Paul directly picks up the 'firstfruits' metaphor and clarifies the order: Christ first, then believers at his coming.

In 1 Corinthians 15:4-8, Paul lists resurrection appearances, providing the evidence that grounds his claim here that Christ is the firstfruits of the dead.

1 Corinthians 15:51 reveals the mystery of transformation at resurrection — the eventual 'harvest' for which Christ is firstfruits.

1 Corinthians 15:15 warns that if dead are not raised, apostles are false witnesses — underscoring the stakes of Christ's resurrection.

1 Corinthians 15:13 argues that without believers' resurrection, Christ is not raised — highlighting the logical link Paul develops.

In Revelation 1:5, Jesus is called 'firstborn of the dead' — the same firstfruits title — emphasizing his primacy in resurrection.

In Colossians 1:18, Paul calls Christ 'firstborn from the dead' — synonymous with firstfruits — and adds his supremacy over all things.

In Romans 8:11, Paul ties Christ's resurrection to believers' future bodily resurrection, explaining the 'firstfruits' guarantee for those in Christ.

In Acts 26:23, Paul declares Christ 'the first to rise from the dead' — the same 'firstfruits' concept in a different setting.

Exodus 34:26 repeats the firstfruits law, reinforcing the OT type that Christ fulfills as the firstfruits of those raised from the dead.

2 Corinthians 4:14 affirms that God who raised Jesus will also raise us — a clear parallel to the firstfruits promise.

John 14:19 promises 'because I live, you will live also' — directly linking Christ's resurrection to believers' future resurrection.

In John 11:25, Jesus declares himself the resurrection and life — the source of the power that raises believers as firstfruits.

Matthew 27:52 records saints rising after Jesus' resurrection — an immediate example of the firstfruits harvest Paul mentions.

Daniel 12:2 foretells waking from the dust to everlasting life — Christ as firstfruits is the first to rise to that life.

Isaiah 26:19 prophesies the resurrection of the dead — Christ's rising as firstfruits is the initial fulfillment of this promise.

Deuteronomy 26:2 instructs taking firstfruits to the priest — a type of Christ, the firstfruits brought to God for the dead.

Numbers 28:26 describes the day of firstfruits with new grain offering — typifying Christ as the firstfruits of the resurrection.

Numbers 15:20 commands a cake of firstfruits from dough — a type of Christ, the firstfruits of those raised.

Leviticus 23:10 commands the wave sheaf of firstfruits on the day after Sabbath — typifying Christ's resurrection day.

Leviticus 2:14 specifies firstfruits of fresh grain — a type of Christ, the firstfruits of the dead.

In Leviticus 2:12, the firstfruits grain offering prefigures Christ as the firstfruits of the resurrection.

Exodus 23:19 institutes the OT firstfruits offering — the very image Paul uses for Christ as the first and best of the resurrection harvest.

Colossians 2:12 connects baptism to Christ's resurrection, showing believers' participation in the firstfruits resurrection mentioned here.

In 1 Peter 1:3, the resurrection of Jesus is the basis for a 'living hope' and new birth, showing the life-giving effect of the firstfruits.

Acts 7:60 uses the same 'fallen asleep' euphemism for Stephen's death — showing that believers' death is sleep awaiting resurrection.