of them. from among them.
sleep, &c. An inspired revelation as to death.
earth. ground.
shall awake. This is bodily resurrection.
some. these (the former).
everlasting life. John 5:28; John 5:29; Acts 24:15.
some. those. The latter: i.e. the rest of the dead (Isaiah 26:19; Isaiah 26:21; Isaiah 27:6; Revelation 20:5; Revelation 20:6). Compare 1 Corinthians 15:23; 1 Thessalonians 4:16.
contempt. thrusting away.