1 Corinthians 15:6

to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over forty days and speaking about the things concerning the kingdom of God.

Then falling on his knees, he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!” And having said this, he fell asleep.

Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.

But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.