1 Corinthians 15:47

New International Reader's Version

The first man came from the dust of the earth. The second man came from heaven.

Cross References

Genesis 2:7

Then the Lord God formed a man. He made him out of the dust of the ground. God breathed the breath of life into him. And the man became a living person.

Genesis 3:19

You will have to work hard and sweat a lot to produce the food you eat. You were made out of the ground. You will return to it when you die. You are dust, and you will return to dust.”

Isaiah 9:6

A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us. He will rule over us. And he will be called Wonderful Adviser and Mighty God. He will also be called Father Who Lives Forever and Prince Who Brings Peace.

Jeremiah 23:6

In his days Judah will be saved. Israel will live in safety. And the Branch will be called The Lord Who Makes Us Right With Himself.

Matthew 1:23

“The virgin is going to have a baby. She will give birth to a son. And he will be called Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14) The name Immanuel means “God with us.”

Luke 2:11

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is the Messiah, the Lord.

John 3:31

“The one who comes from above is above everything. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks like someone from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above everything.

John 6:33

The bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven. He gives life to the world.”

Acts 10:36

You know the message God sent to the people of Israel. It is the good news of peace through Jesus Christ. He is Lord of all.

1 Corinthians 15:45

It is written, “The first man Adam became a living person.” (Genesis 2:7) The last Adam became a spirit that gives life.

1 Corinthians 15:46

What is spiritual did not come first. What is earthly came first. What is spiritual came after that.

2 Corinthians 5:1

We know that the earthly tent we live in will be destroyed. But we have a building made by God. It is a house in heaven that lasts forever. Human hands did not build it.

1 Timothy 3:16

There is no doubt that true godliness comes from this great mystery. Jesus came as a human being. The Holy Spirit proved that he was the Son of God. He was seen by angels. He was preached among the nations. People in the world believed in him. He was taken up to heaven in glory.