Prōtos πρῶτος

Prōtos (Greek πρῶτος, Strong's G4413) is a Greek adjective meaning “first”. It occurs 165 times in 158 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

G4413G: first

G4413J: first: best

G4413H: first: previous

G4413I: first: chief

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Verses

Every verse with Prōtos, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 5:24
  Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.
• Matthew 6:33
  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
• Matthew 7:5
  Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.You hypocrite! First take the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
• Matthew 8:21
  And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.Another of His disciples requested, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”
• Matthew 10:2
  Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;
• Matthew 12:29
  Or else how can one enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house.
• Matthew 12:45
  Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there; and the final plight of that man is worse than the first. So will it be with this wicked generation.”
• Matthew 13:30
  Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat into my barn.’”
• Matthew 17:10
  And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?The disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
• Matthew 17:11
  And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things.Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things.
• Matthew 17:27
  Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.“But so that we may not offend them, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take the first fish you catch. When you open its mouth, you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for My tax and yours.”
• Matthew 19:30
  But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.
• Matthew 20:8
  So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the workers and pay them their wages, starting with the last ones hired and moving on to the first.’
• Matthew 20:10
  But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.So when the original workers came, they assumed they would receive more. But each of them also received a denarius.
• Matthew 20:16
  So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
• Matthew 20:27
  And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave—
• Matthew 21:28
  But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.But what do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first one and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’
• Matthew 21:31
  Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.Which of the two did the will of his father?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.
• Matthew 21:36
  Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.Again, he sent other servants, more than the first group. But the tenants did the same to them.
• Matthew 22:25
  Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died without having children. So he left his wife to his brother.
• Matthew 22:38
  This is the first and great commandment.This is the first and greatest commandment.
• Matthew 23:26
  Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, so that the outside may become clean as well.
• Matthew 26:17
  Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”
• Matthew 27:64
  Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.So give the order that the tomb be secured until the third day. Otherwise, His disciples may come and steal Him away and tell the people He has risen from the dead. And this last deception would be worse than the first.”

Mark

• Mark 3:27
  No man can enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.Indeed, no one can enter a strong man’s house to steal his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder his house.
• Mark 4:28
  For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.All by itself the earth produces a crop—first the stalk, then the head, then grain that ripens within.
• Mark 6:21
  And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee;On Herod’s birthday, her opportunity arose. Herod held a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.
• Mark 7:27
  But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it unto the dogs.“First let the children have their fill,” He said. “For it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”
• Mark 9:11
  And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come?And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
• Mark 9:12
  And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.He replied, “Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected?
• Mark 9:35
  And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be the last of all and the servant of all.”
• Mark 10:31
  But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”
• Mark 10:44
  And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all.
• Mark 12:20
  Now there were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed.Now there were seven brothers. The first one married and died, leaving no children.
• Mark 12:28
  And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?Now one of the scribes had come up and heard their debate. Noticing how well Jesus had answered them, he asked Him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?”
• Mark 12:29
  And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:Jesus replied, “This is the most important: ‘Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One.
• Mark 12:30
  And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’
• Mark 13:10
  And the gospel must first be published among all nations.And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all the nations.
• Mark 14:12
  And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover?On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”
• Mark 16:9
  Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.Early on the first day of the week, after Jesus had risen, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had driven out seven demons.

Luke

• Luke 2:2
  (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.
• Luke 6:42
  Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother’s eye.How can you say, ‘Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,’ while you yourself fail to see the beam in your own eye? You hypocrite! First take the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
• Luke 9:59
  And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.Then He said to another man, “Follow Me.” The man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”
• Luke 9:61
  And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.”
• Luke 10:5
  And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’
• Luke 11:26
  Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there. And the final plight of that man is worse than the first.”
• Luke 11:38
  And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.But the Pharisee was surprised to see that Jesus did not first wash before the meal.
• Luke 12:1
  In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.In the meantime, a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling one another. Jesus began to speak first to His disciples: “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
• Luke 13:30
  And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.And indeed, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.”
• Luke 14:18
  And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.But one after another they all began to make excuses. The first one said, ‘I have bought a field, and I need to go see it. Please excuse me.’
• Luke 14:28
  For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?Which of you, wishing to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost to see if he has the resources to complete it?
• Luke 14:31
  Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?Or what king on his way to war with another king will not first sit down and consider whether he can engage with ten thousand men the one coming against him with twenty thousand?
• Luke 15:22
  But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.
• Luke 16:5
  So he called every one of his lord’s debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?And he called in each one of his master’s debtors. ‘How much do you owe my master?’ he asked the first.
• Luke 17:25
  But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation.But first He must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.
• Luke 19:16
  Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.The first servant came forward and said, ‘Master, your mina has produced ten more minas.’
• Luke 19:47
  And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,Jesus was teaching at the temple every day, but the chief priests, scribes, and leaders of the people were intent on killing Him.
• Luke 20:29
  There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children.Now there were seven brothers. The first one married a wife, but died childless.
• Luke 21:9
  But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.”

John

• John 1:15
  John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’”
• John 1:30
  This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me.This is He of whom I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’
• John 1:41
  He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ).
• John 2:10
  And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.and said, “Everyone serves the fine wine first, and then the cheap wine after the guests are drunk. But you have saved the fine wine until now!”
• John 5:4
  For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.(not included in this translation)
• John 7:51
  Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?“Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to determine what he has done?”
• John 8:7
  So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her.”
• John 10:40
  And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.Then Jesus went back across the Jordan to the place where John had first been baptizing, and He stayed there.
• John 12:16
  These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him.
• John 15:18
  If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first.
• John 18:13
  And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.
• John 19:32
  Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him.So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first man who had been crucified with Jesus, and those of the other.
• John 19:39
  And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight.Nicodemus, who had previously come to Jesus at night, also brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds.
• John 20:4
  So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre.The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.
• John 20:8
  Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in. And he saw and believed.

Acts

• Acts 1:1
  The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,In my first book, O Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach,
• Acts 3:26
  Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.When God raised up His Servant, He sent Him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”
• Acts 7:12
  But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers on their first visit.
• Acts 12:10
  When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.They passed the first and second guards and came to the iron gate leading to the city, which opened for them by itself. When they had gone outside and walked the length of one block, the angel suddenly left him.
• Acts 13:46
  Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.
• Acts 13:50
  But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.The Jews, however, incited the religious women of prominence and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district.
• Acts 15:14
  Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.Simon has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own.
• Acts 16:12
  And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.
• Acts 17:4
  And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few leading women.
• Acts 20:18
  And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,When they came to him, he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia.
• Acts 25:2
  Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him,where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus
• Acts 26:20
  But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance.
• Acts 26:23
  That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.that the Christ would suffer, and as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles.”
• Acts 27:43
  But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:But the centurion, wanting to spare Paul’s life, thwarted their plan. He commanded those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land.
• Acts 28:7
  In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.Nearby stood an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days.
• Acts 28:17
  And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.After three days, he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was taken prisoner in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.

Romans

• Romans 1:8
  First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world.
• Romans 1:16
  For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.
• Romans 2:9
  Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek;
• Romans 2:10
  But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Greek.
• Romans 3:2
  Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.
• Romans 10:19
  But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you.I ask instead, did Israel not understand? First, Moses says: “I will make you jealous by those who are not a nation; I will make you angry by a nation without understanding.”
• Romans 15:24
  Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.

1 Corinthians

• 1 Corinthians 11:18
  For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.First of all, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.
• 1 Corinthians 12:28
  And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.
• 1 Corinthians 14:30
  If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop.
• 1 Corinthians 15:3
  For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,
• 1 Corinthians 15:45
  And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being;” the last Adam a life-giving spirit.
• 1 Corinthians 15:46
  Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.The spiritual, however, was not first, but the natural, and then the spiritual.
• 1 Corinthians 15:47
  The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven.
• 1 Corinthians 16:24
  My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. The first epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi by Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, and Timotheus.My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.

2 Corinthians

• 2 Corinthians 8:5
  And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, because it was the will of God.

Ephesians

• Ephesians 4:9
  (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?What does “He ascended” mean, except that He also descended to the lower parts of the earth?
• Ephesians 6:2
  Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)“Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise),

Philippians

• Philippians 1:5
  For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,

1 Thessalonians

• 1 Thessalonians 4:16
  For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:28
  The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. The first epistle unto the Thessalonians was written from Athens.The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

2 Thessalonians

• 2 Thessalonians 2:3
  Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed.

1 Timothy

• 1 Timothy 1:15
  This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.
• 1 Timothy 1:16
  Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
• 1 Timothy 2:1
  I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—
• 1 Timothy 2:13
  For Adam was first formed, then Eve.For Adam was formed first, and then Eve.
• 1 Timothy 3:10
  And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.
• 1 Timothy 5:4
  But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.
• 1 Timothy 5:12
  Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.and thus will incur judgment because they are setting aside their first faith.
• 1 Timothy 6:21
  Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana.which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.

2 Timothy

• 2 Timothy 1:5
  When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.
• 2 Timothy 2:6
  The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.
• 2 Timothy 4:16
  At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
• 2 Timothy 4:22
  The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. The second epistle unto Timotheus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Ephesians, was written from Rome, when Paul was brought before Nero the second time.The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.

Titus

• Titus 3:15
  All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. It was written to Titus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Cretians, from Nicopolis of Macedonia.All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.

Hebrews

• Hebrews 7:2
  To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”
• Hebrews 8:7
  For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.For if that first covenant had been without fault, no place would have been sought for a second.
• Hebrews 8:13
  In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.By speaking of a new covenant, He has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear.
• Hebrews 9:1
  Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary.Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary.
• Hebrews 9:2
  For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary.A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.
• Hebrews 9:6
  Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God.When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties.
• Hebrews 9:8
  The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing.
• Hebrews 9:15
  And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.
• Hebrews 9:18
  Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood.That is why even the first covenant was not put into effect without blood.
• Hebrews 10:9
  Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.Then He adds, “Here I am, I have come to do Your will.” He takes away the first to establish the second.

James

• James 3:17
  But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

1 Peter

• 1 Peter 4:17
  For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?

2 Peter

• 2 Peter 1:20
  Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.
• 2 Peter 2:20
  For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first.
• 2 Peter 3:3
  Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.

1 John

• 1 John 4:19
  We love him, because he first loved us.We love because He first loved us.

Revelation

• Revelation 1:11
  Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.saying, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”
• Revelation 1:17
  And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,
• Revelation 2:4
  Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.But I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love.
• Revelation 2:5
  Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.
• Revelation 2:8
  And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the First and the Last, who died and returned to life.
• Revelation 2:19
  I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.I know your deeds—your love, your faith, your service, your perseverance—and your latter deeds are greater than your first.
• Revelation 4:1
  After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.After this I looked and saw a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had previously heard speak to me like a trumpet was saying, “Come up here, and I will show you what must happen after these things.”
• Revelation 4:7
  And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight.
• Revelation 8:7
  The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.Then the first angel sounded his trumpet, and hail and fire mixed with blood were hurled down upon the earth. A third of the earth was burned up, along with a third of the trees and all the green grass.
• Revelation 13:12
  And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.And this beast exercised all the authority of the first beast and caused the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose mortal wound had been healed.
• Revelation 16:2
  And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and loathsome, malignant sores broke out on those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image.
• Revelation 20:5
  But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.The rest of the dead did not come back to life until the thousand years were complete. This is the first resurrection.
• Revelation 20:6
  Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and will reign with Him for a thousand years.
• Revelation 21:1
  And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.
• Revelation 21:4
  And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”
• Revelation 21:19
  And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald,
• Revelation 22:13
  I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).