⁶ And now it is because of my hope^(A) in what God has promised our ancestors^(B) that I am on trial today. ⁷ This is the promise our twelve tribes^(C) are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night.^(D) King Agrippa, it is because of this hope that these Jews are accusing me.^{(E) 8} Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?^(F)

²³ But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits;^(A) then, when he comes,^(B) those who belong to him.^(C)

⁵ (The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended.) This is the first resurrection.^(A)