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^(C1)So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown ^(F1)(C2)a perishable body, it is raised ^(F2)(C3)an imperishable body;

it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in ^(C1)glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

it is sown a ^(C1)natural body, it is raised a ^(C2)spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.

So also it is written: "The first ^(C1)MAN, Adam, BECAME A LIVING ^(F1)PERSON." The ^(C2)last Adam was a ^(C3)life-giving spirit.

However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural; then the spiritual.

The first man is ^(C1)from the earth, ^(F1)(C2)earthy; the second Man is from heaven.

As is the earthy one, so also are those who are earthy; and as is the heavenly One, ^(C1)so also are those who are heavenly.

Just as we have ^(C1)borne the image of the earthy, ^(F1)we ^(C2)will also bear the image of the heavenly.

Now I say this, brothers and sisters, that ^(C1)flesh and blood cannot ^(C2)inherit the kingdom of God; nor does ^(F1)the perishable inherit ^(F2)(C3)the imperishable.