Luke 9:60
But Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their own dead, but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God."
Luke 15:32
It was appropriate to celebrate and be glad, for your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost and is found.'"
John 21:15-17
Then when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these do?" He replied, "Yes, Lord, you know I love you." Jesus told him, "Feed my lambs."
1 Corinthians 9:16
For if I preach the gospel, I have no reason for boasting, because I am compelled to do this. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!
2 Corinthians 5:16-18
So then from now on we acknowledge no one from an outward human point of view. Even though we have known Christ from such a human point of view, now we do not know him in that way any longer.
Ephesians 2:1
And although you were dead in your transgressions and sins,
Ephesians 2:5
even though we were dead in transgressions, made us alive together with Christ -- by grace you are saved! --
1 Timothy 5:6
But the one who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.
2 Timothy 2:3-4
Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.
2 Timothy 4:5
You, however, be self-controlled in all things, endure hardship, do an evangelist's work, fulfill your ministry.
Revelation 3:1
"To the angel of the church in Sardis write the following: "This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars: 'I know your deeds, that you have a reputation that you are alive, but in reality you are dead.