1 Corinthians 15:22

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

Cross-reference

1 Corinthians 15:45-49 elaborates on the two Adams: the living soul (Adam) and the life-giving spirit (Christ).

1 Corinthians 15:21 introduces the Adam/Christ parallel that verse 22 then explicitly states.

1 Corinthians 15:48 extends the Adam-Christ contrast, showing that in resurrection believers bear the image of the heavenly man.

Genesis 2:17 Historical context

Genesis 2:17 is the divine command: eating the tree brings death, the origin of 'in Adam all die'.

Genesis 3:6 Historical context

Genesis 3:6 records Adam's actual transgression, the event that brought death into the world as referenced here.

Genesis 3:19 Historical context

Genesis 3:19 pronounces the death sentence: 'dust you are and to dust you will return', fulfilling the warning.

John 5:21-29 reveals that the Son gives life and raises the dead, showing how 'in Christ all are made alive'.

Romans 5:12-21 provides the full theological argument: Adam's trespass brought death, Christ's gift brings justification and life.

Genesis 5:5 Historical context

Genesis 5:5 records Adam's death, establishing the historical event behind Paul's statement that all die because of Adam.

Hosea 13:14 Citation

Hosea 13:14 describes God's redemption from death, which Paul later quotes to celebrate resurrection victory in Christ.

Romans 5:17 Parallel

Romans 5:17 expands on the same Adam/Christ parallel, contrasting death through Adam with life through Christ.

Romans 5:18 Parallel

Romans 5:18 parallels the 'as in Adam... so in Christ' structure, stating condemnation through one, justification through one.

Isaiah 26:19 similarly promises resurrection of the dead, echoing the hope that in Christ all are made alive.

John 5:28 Parallel

John 5:28 also speaks of a future resurrection of all who are in graves, aligning with Paul's 'all made alive in Christ'.

Acts 17:26 Historical context

Acts 17:26 states all nations come from one man (Adam), underscoring the 'in Adam all die' universal scope.