129 Bible Verses about Death

for it is a favour bestowed upon you, that you not only believe on Christ, but suffer also for his sake,

for as long as I live I shall be exposed to death for the sake of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest by the preservation of our mortal life.

I take pleasure then in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am afflicted, then it is I have fortitude.

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, so death by this sin; and thereby death passed upon all men, who all by his means became mortal.

the widow of pleasure is dead tho' she lives.

and no man living that believeth in me, shall ever die.

which are overspread with darkness, and averse to a religious life, thro' their innate ignorance and obduracy:

he himself cancel'd our sins by the crucifixion of his body, that we being set free from sin, might live in the service of virtue. it is by his bruises that you were healed:

and since you invoke him as your father, who without respect of persons judges every one according to his actions; while you are passing thro' this world, be fearful of offending him:

I must perform the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night is coming, when no man can work.

Since then the children were made subject to a state of mortality, so he himself likewise was subject to the same condition: that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; there shall be no more death, sorrow, or crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former state of things is passed away." he that sat upon the throne, said,

has now been display'd by the coming of Jesus Christ our saviour, who has defeated the power of death, by bringing a life of immortality to light thro' the gospel.

after that, he was seen by above five hundred brethren at once: of whom the greater part remain alive to this day, but some are now dead.

at his going in he said to them, what's the meaning of this uproar, what do you weep for? the damsel is not dead, but asleep.

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, so death by this sin; and thereby death passed upon all men, who all by his means became mortal.

that the retrieving of a sinner from his erroneous habits, is saving a soul from ruin, and cancels a multitude of sins.

but the fearful, and incredulous, the abominable, the murderer, the licentious, the poisoner, the idolater, and every lyar shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: this is the second death."

for the wages of sin is death: but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

and since you invoke him as your father, who without respect of persons judges every one according to his actions; while you are passing thro' this world, be fearful of offending him:

I must perform the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night is coming, when no man can work.

and since you invoke him as your father, who without respect of persons judges every one according to his actions; while you are passing thro' this world, be fearful of offending him:

I must perform the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night is coming, when no man can work.

but God said to him, thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee: who then shall enjoy what thou hast provided?

after that, he was seen by above five hundred brethren at once: of whom the greater part remain alive to this day, but some are now dead.

thus he entertain'd them: and after that, he said to them, our friend Lazarus is asleep; but I am going to awake him.

Then I heard a voice from heaven, saying to me, "write, blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; yes, from henceforth, saith the spirit, they shall rest from their labours; and the recompence of their labours shall follow them."

for by its being dead, we are set free from sin.

for if you lead a sensual life, you will be miserable: but if through the spirit you mortify the affections of corrupted nature, you will be happy.

happy and holy are they that have 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.

Jesus answered, I am not mad; but I honour my father, and you dishonour me. I do not consult my own glory: there is one that will consult that, and judge accordingly. verily, verily, I say unto you, whoever observes my doctrine, shall never die.

for he must reign, "till God has cast all his enemies under his feet." the last enemy that shall be destroyed, is death. for he hath subjected all things to him. but when it is said all things are subjected, it is plain that he is to be excepted, who did subject all things to him. read more.
and when all things shall be reduced under subjection to him, then shall the son also himself be subject to him that put all things under his subjection, that God may be all in all.

but Jesus, who was for a while inferior to the angels by his sufferings and death, we see was crown'd with glory and honour; when by the divine goodness, he had pass'd thro' death for every man. For it was agreeable to his wisdom, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to consecrate the author of their salvation by his sufferings. for both he that sanctifieth, and they who are sanctified, are all deriv'd from one: for which cause he is not asham'd to call them brethren, saying, read more.
"I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee." and again, "I will put my trust in him." and again, "behold, I, and the children which God hath given me. Since then the children were made subject to a state of mortality, so he himself likewise was subject to the same condition: that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

they gave him a mixture of wine and gall: but when he had tasted it, he refused to drink. after they had crucified him, they shared his clothes among them by casting losts: and they took their post to watch him there. read more.
and they set an Inscription over his head, denoting the reason of his execution, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. At the same time, two robbers were crucified with him: one on his right hand, the other on his left. the passengers all the while reviling him, shook their heads at him, and cry'd, you that could destroy the temple, and rebuild it in three days, now save thy self: if thou art the son of God, come down from the cross. the chief priests, with the scribes and senators, derided him in like manner. he saved others, said they, but cannot save himself: if he be the king of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. he relied upon God; if he be such a favourite, let God then deliver him: for he us'd to say he was the son of God. one of the robbers too, who were crucified with him, treated him with the same reproach. Now from the sixth hour to the ninth, the whole land was cover'd with darkness. and about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ELI, ELI, LAMA SABACHTHANI? that is to say, "my God! my God! why hast thou forsaken me?" some of the standers by, when they heard that, said, he calls upon Elias. immediately one of them ran to fetch a spunge, which they steep'd in vinegar, and fastning it to the end of a stick, they presented it to him, to drink: while the rest cry'd, now let us see whether Elias will come to save him. but Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and then expir'd. Immediately the vail of the temple was rent in two, from the top to the bottom; the earth trembled, the rocks split, the graves opened, and the bodies of many saints who slept arose, and came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared to many.

there they offered him myrrhed wine to drink, but he did not take it. after they had crucified him, they shared his garments, by casting lots for them: to determine what each of them should take. now it was the third hour of the day, when they crucified him, read more.
and the inscription of the charge against him was thus express'd, THE KING OF THE JEWS. at the same time they crucified two robbers, one on his right hand, the other on his left. so that this passage of scripture was fulfill'd, "and he was numbred with the transgressors." besides the people that pass'd by, shook their heads, and impiously said: ah, you that can destroy the temple, and rebuild it in three days, save your self, and come down from the cross. in like manner the chief priests and the Scribes in derision said to one another: he pretended to save others, himself he cannot save. let the Messiah, the king of Israel, descend now from the cross: let us see that, and we will believe on him. and they that were crucified with him, threw their reproaches at him. Now from the sixth hour the whole land was cover'd with darkness until the ninth hour. and at the ninth hour Jesus cry'd out with a loud voice, saying, ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTANI, that is, MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME? some there present upon hearing that, said: observe, he calls upon Elias. then one of the soldiers ran and dipp'd a spunge in vinegar, which he fastned to a stick, and offered him to drink. now let us, said they, see whether Elias will come to take him down. then Jesus cry'd with a loud voice, and expired. Immediately the veil of the temple was rent in two, from the top to the bottom.

who was followed by a great crowd of people, and several women, who beat their breasts and lamented him. but Jesus turn'd about and said to them, daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for your selves, and for your children. for now the time is coming, when it will be said, happy are the barren, and they who never bare, happy the breast, that never gave suck. read more.
then shall they cry to the mountains, fall on us; and to the hills, cover us. for if the green wood burn thus, how will the dry wood flame? At the same time, two malefactors were led along to be crucified with Jesus. accordingly, when they came to the place call'd Calvary, they crucified him there, and the two malefactors; the one at his right, the other at his left. and Jesus said, "father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." then they divided his raiment among them by throwing lots, while the people who stood looking on, and the senators themselves contemptuously said, he sav'd others; if he be Christ, the elect of God, let him save himself. the soldiers too, who came to bring him vinegar, insulted him, saying, if thou art the king of the Jews, save thy self. they likewise put the following inscription over his head, in Greek, in Latin, and in Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Now one of the malefactors, that was crucified with him, impiously said, if thou art the Christ, save thy self, and us. but the other answered, and thus reprov'd him, art thou under no awe of God, thou that art condemned to the same punishment? as for us, it is with justice, that we suffer the penalty due to our crimes: but as for him, what misdemeanour has he been guilty of? then said he to Jesus, Lord, remember me when you enter into your kingdom. Jesus answer'd, verily I tell you, this day thou shalt be with me in paradise. About the sixth hour, it was dark all over the land till the ninth hour. the sun was obscured, and the veil of the temple was rent in two. and Jesus cryed with a loud voice, saying, father, into thy hands I commend my spirit; and in pronouncing these words, he expired. The centurion upon seeing what had happen'd, gave glory to God, and said, certainly this was a righteous man. and all the people that had crowded to that sight, went home striking their breasts at the thoughts of those events. As for his acquaintance, they all stood at a distance, with the women that followed him from Galilee, and were spectators during the whole transaction.

upon which he delivered him up to them to be crucified. So the soldiers took Jesus and led him away. and he bearing his cross, marched out to a place called the skull, which is in the Syriac, Golgotha: where they crucified him, and two others with him, one on each side, and Jesus in the middle. read more.
and Pilate caused an inscription to be put over the cross, in these words, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. now this inscription was read by many of the Jews: for Jesus was crucified nigh the city: and it was written in Syriac, Greek, and Latin. thereupon the chief priests of the Jews went to Pilate, saying, don't write, "The king of the Jews;" but that he said, I am king of the Jews. Pilate answered, what I have writ, I have writ. The soldiers, after they had crucified Jesus, took his garments (and made four parts, to every soldier a part) and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. they said therefore among themselves, let us not rent it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: so that the scripture was fulfilled, which said, "they parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots." this was what the soldiers actually did. In the mean time the mother of Jesus, and her sister Mary, the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene, were standing by the cross. when Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing by, he said to his mother, woman, behold thy son. then he said to the disciple, behold thy mother. and from that time the disciple took her to his own home. after this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be be fulfilled, said, I thirst. now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon a stick of hyssop, and held it to his mouth. when Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, it is finished: and bowing his head, he expir'd.

and I tell thee likewise, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will hereafter build my church: and death shall not prevail against it.

for we neither live, nor die, as if we were our own masters. if we live, our life is appropriated to the Lord; and if we die, we die as his servants: whether we live therefore or die, we are the Lord's.

But Christ is actually risen, as previous to those who were dead. for since by man came death, by man the resurrection of the dead will likewise come. for as by Adam all die, even so by Christ shall all be restored to life. read more.
but every one in proper order: Christ has the precedence, next they who were Christians shall rise at his advent.

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, so death by this sin; and thereby death passed upon all men, who all by his means became mortal. sin indeed was in the world all the time before the law: but then sin is not punished when there is no law. nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who had not sinned by violating a positive law, as did Adam, who is read more.
the type of him that was to come: but yet the damage of the fall does not exactly correspond to the advantages of the divine favour: for tho' through the fall of one, mankind became mortal, yet this is greatly over-ballanced by the favour and bounty of God, in the benevolence of one man, Jesus Christ, to all mankind. neither is the gift, as was the fall by one sin: for the sentence of condemnation, was for one offence; but the divine favour extends to justification from a multitude of sins. for tho' death reigned thro' the single offence of one, they who receive the most valuable favour, even the gift of righteousness, shall much more easily reign by the life of one, even Jesus Christ. Therefore as by one offence all men fell under condemnation: even so by one act of righteousness, all men are restored to life. for as by one man's disobedience many receiv'd the punishment of sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many receive the reward of the righteous. the law was introduc'd, that the greatness of the fall might fully appear; but the more sin display'd its enormity, the divine favour was so much the more transcendent. that as sin prevailed unto death, even so might the divine favour prevail by righteousness unto eternal life, thro' Jesus Christ our Lord.

and if Christ be in you, tho' the body is mortal in consequence of sin; the spirit gives life by justification. for if the spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead, dwell in you; he that raised up Christ from the dead, shall likewise restore your mortal bodies to life, by his spirit that dwelleth in you.

But some will say, how will the dead be raised? with what kind of body will they appear? foolish as you are, the grain you sow, is not revived except it die. and whatever you sow, you don't sow that body which shall afterwards appear, but only the bare grain of wheat, for instance, or of some other grain. read more.
but God gives it such a body, as he thinks fit, to every seed its peculiar body.

If then you are dead with Christ, in respect of those shadows of the Jewish state; why do ye, as if you were still in that state, submit to those ordinances?

and if Christ be in you, tho' the body is mortal in consequence of sin; the spirit gives life by justification. for if the spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead, dwell in you; he that raised up Christ from the dead, shall likewise restore your mortal bodies to life, by his spirit that dwelleth in you.

God forbid, that we who have died to sin should live any longer therein. don't you know that when we were all baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, we were plunged into a state figurative of his death. therefore we are buried with him by being plunged into a sort of death: that as Christ was raised up from the dead into a state of glory with the father, even so we also should proceed to a new state of life. read more.
for if we resembled him with regard to death, certainly we shall likewise do so with regard to his resurrection: considering this, that our vicious passions were crucified with him, that the body of sin being destroyed, we might not any longer be vassals to sin. for by its being dead, we are set free from sin. since then we died with Christ, we are persuaded that we shall also live with him: knowing that Christ being raised from the dead, is to die no more; death hath no more dominion over him. for as to his death, he died upon the account of sin once for all; but as to his being alive, he lives to the glory of God for ever. in like manner consider your selves as dead to sin; but alive to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to Jews acquainted with the law) that the law hath authority over a man, till it be abrogated? now a married woman is bound by the law to her living husband: but if her husband dieth, she is released from the marriage-contract. wherefore she will be reputed an adulteress if she become another man's during her husband's life: but if her husband dies, she is clear from that law, from the imputation of being an adulteress, though she become another man's. read more.
thus, my brethren, the law is become dead with respect to you by the body of Christ; that you might be subject to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God. for when we were in the carnal state of the law, the sinful passions of that state set our animal faculties to work in the service of death. but now we are delivered by the death of the law, which held us in bondage: that we might serve according to the living spirit, and not in the dead letter of the law. Do we then conclude, that the law is the cause of sin? by no means; but I should not have had such a notion of sin, had it not been for the law: for I should not have known concupiscence was a sin, unless the law had said, "thou shalt not covet." but sin receiving strength by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. for before the law sin appear'd dead. then it was I once liv'd secure; but when the prohibition came, sin exerted it self, and I was in a dying condition: and the commandment which leads to life was instrumental to my ruin.

agreeably to that expectation and persuasion I have, that I shall not labour in vain; but as I always have, so I shall still glorify Christ in my body, whether it be by life or by death: for if I live, I live to Christ; and if I die, I gain.

happy and holy are they that have 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.

but the fearful, and incredulous, the abominable, the murderer, the licentious, the poisoner, the idolater, and every lyar shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: this is the second death."

he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith to the churches, he that overcometh, shall not be hurt by the second death."

in the instant she fell down dead at his feet: and the young men came in, found her dead, carried her out, and buried her by her husband.

then advancing, he touch'd the bier, and the bearers standing still, he said, young man, arise, I command you. and the deceased sat up, and began to speak, and Jesus delivered him to his mother.

when he had spoke this, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. and he that was dead came forth, his body wrapt in a winding sheet: and his face bound about with a napkin. loose him, said Jesus, and let him go.

Sentence of death therefore shall not pass upon those christians who do not lead a vicious life. for the christian dispensation of a spiritual life has set me free from the legal state of sin and death. God having sent his own son invested with a body like that of sinful men, as a sacrifice for sin, thereby destroyed its power; which the law could not effect, human nature being in such a corrupted state. read more.
so that the moral obligations of the law might be fulfilled by us, in living according to the spiritual, and not the carnal tenor thereof:

By faith Enoch was translated that he might avoid dying; and he could not be found, because God had translated him: for 'tis recorded, that before his translation he was approved by God.

now sensual inclinations lead to death; but spiritual affections to a life of tranquillity.

for when ye were the vassals of sin, ye were not in the service of virtue. what benefit had you then in those things whereof you are now ashamed? since they terminated all in death.

for he must reign, "till God has cast all his enemies under his feet." the last enemy that shall be destroyed, is death.

because thou wilt not leave my soul in the grave, nor wilt thou give thine holy one a prey to corruption.

then we, who shall be still alive, shall be convey'd together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall ever be with the Lord.

I shall now tell you a very great secret: we shall not all of us sleep, but we shall all be changed,

for one thing I have in charge to tell you from the Lord, that we, who shall be found still alive at the coming of the Lord, shall not get the advance of those that are dead:

while I am thus incas'd, I groan with desire to have that celestial vehicle superinduc'd:

) in this assurance, I say, I think it best to be quit of this body, and be present with the Lord.

agreeably to that expectation and persuasion I have, that I shall not labour in vain; but as I always have, so I shall still glorify Christ in my body, whether it be by life or by death: for if I live, I live to Christ; and if I die, I gain. whether it be an advantage to me or not still to lead this mortal life, what to chuse I cannot tell. read more.
I am doubly press'd between my desire to depart, in order to be with Christ, which is by far the best for ME;

"O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?"

the sting of death was sin; and the strength of sin was the law.

that he was buried, and rose again the third day, as the scriptures foretold:

for religious sorrow produces that salutary repentance, which we never regret: but worldly sorrow preys upon life.

God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; there shall be no more death, sorrow, or crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former state of things is passed away." he that sat upon the throne, said,

for by the resurrection they will inherit a nature truely angelical and divine.

By faith Enoch was translated that he might avoid dying; and he could not be found, because God had translated him: for 'tis recorded, that before his translation he was approved by God.

Then I heard a voice from heaven, saying to me, "write, blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; yes, from henceforth, saith the spirit, they shall rest from their labours; and the recompence of their labours shall follow them."

and if I die, I gain.

by faith Jacob when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped leaning upon the top of his staff.

I am he that liveth; I was dead; but now you see I am alive for all eternity, amen; and I have the keys of the grave, and of death."

I am he that liveth; I was dead; but now you see I am alive for all eternity, amen; and I have the keys of the grave, and of death."

in those days shall men seek for death, but shall not find it; they will desire to die, and death will shun them.

These all died in faith, without receiving what was promised, having only a distant view of what they eagerly expected, professing to live as strangers and pilgrims in the land.

therefore doth my father love me, because I lay down my life, but I shall reassume it. no man can take it from me, but I voluntarily lay it down: I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. this is the order I have received from my father.

let not this surprize you: for the time is coming, when all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and they that have done good, shall rise to the possession of life; and they that have done evil, shall rise to their condemnation.

as then it is appointed that men should die but once, after which the judgment ensues;

if we live, our life is appropriated to the Lord; and if we die, we die as his servants: whether we live therefore or die, we are the Lord's.

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, so death by this sin; and thereby death passed upon all men, who all by his means became mortal.

at length the beggar died: and was conveyed by the angels to Abraham's bower. the rich man died too, and was buried.

but as to his holy spirit miraculously declared to be the son of God, by his resurrection from the dead:

Thus they stoned Stephen, while he was calling upon God, and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." and on his knees he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." and having said this, he expired.

and the genuine offspring of sin is death.

as for me, my blood will soon be pour'd out, and the time of my departure draws nigh: I have struggled in a glorious cause: I have finish'd my career: I have stood to the faith: I have nothing more to do, but to receive the crown of virtue reserv'd for me, which the Lord, the just judge, will give me in that day: and not only to me, but to those also, who have long'd for his appearance.

but God said to him, thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee: who then shall enjoy what thou hast provided?

I hope therefore to send him to you as soon as I find what turn my affairs shall take:

knowing that I must soon leave this tabernacle, as our Lord Jesus Christ has signify'd to me.

Lord, thou wilt grant thy servant a happy death, according to thy promise.

and I looked, and there was a pale horse; the name of him that sat thereon was DEATH, and the Grave followed with him: and power was given to them, over the fourth part of the land to kill with sword, with famine, with pestilence, and with wild beasts.

for it is a favour bestowed upon you, that you not only believe on Christ, but suffer also for his sake,

for as long as I live I shall be exposed to death for the sake of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest by the preservation of our mortal life.

I take pleasure then in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am afflicted, then it is I have fortitude.

when Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, it is finished: and bowing his head, he expir'd.

(as the father and I are known to one another:) and I lay down my life for them.

therefore doth my father love me, because I lay down my life, but I shall reassume it. no man can take it from me, but I voluntarily lay it down: I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. this is the order I have received from my father.

for it is a favour bestowed upon you, that you not only believe on Christ, but suffer also for his sake,

for as long as I live I shall be exposed to death for the sake of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest by the preservation of our mortal life.

I take pleasure then in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am afflicted, then it is I have fortitude.

I must perform the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night is coming, when no man can work.

for the wages of sin is death: but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, so death by this sin; and thereby death passed upon all men, who all by his means became mortal. sin indeed was in the world all the time before the law: but then sin is not punished when there is no law. nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who had not sinned by violating a positive law, as did Adam, who is read more.
the type of him that was to come: but yet the damage of the fall does not exactly correspond to the advantages of the divine favour: for tho' through the fall of one, mankind became mortal, yet this is greatly over-ballanced by the favour and bounty of God, in the benevolence of one man, Jesus Christ, to all mankind. neither is the gift, as was the fall by one sin: for the sentence of condemnation, was for one offence; but the divine favour extends to justification from a multitude of sins. for tho' death reigned thro' the single offence of one, they who receive the most valuable favour, even the gift of righteousness, shall much more easily reign by the life of one, even Jesus Christ.

for it is a favour bestowed upon you, that you not only believe on Christ, but suffer also for his sake,

for as long as I live I shall be exposed to death for the sake of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest by the preservation of our mortal life.

I take pleasure then in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am afflicted, then it is I have fortitude.

for it is a favour bestowed upon you, that you not only believe on Christ, but suffer also for his sake,

for as long as I live I shall be exposed to death for the sake of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest by the preservation of our mortal life.