15:20a But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead,

But Christ has in fact come back to life.
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However, ⌊God⌋ really has raised Christ from the dead.

15:20b the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

He is the first dead person to rise, like the first produce of the harvest.
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He is the first one that God raised. Because of him we know that all those who have died will be raised.

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