is, &c. = Christ has been raised. From 1 Corinthians 15:20 to 1 Corinthians 15:28 is. digression. Figure of speech Parembole. App-6.
and become. All the texts omit.
firstfruits. Greek. aparche. See Romans 8:23, and compare notes on John 20:1; John 20:17.
them, &c. = those who have fallen asleep. See 1 Corinthians 15:6.