Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
General references
Bible References
Let
Luke 15:32
It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.'"
Ephesians 2:1
And you were dead in the trespasses and sins
1 Timothy 5:6
but she who is self-indulgent is dead even while she lives.
Revelation 3:1
"And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: 'The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. "'I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead.
But
John 21:15
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."
1 Corinthians 9:16
For if I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!
2 Corinthians 5:16
From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer.
2 Timothy 2:3
Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:2
preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.
General references
Ezekiel 44:25
They shall not defile themselves by going near to a dead person. However, for father or mother, for son or daughter, for brother or unmarried sister they may defile themselves.
Matthew 4:22
Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.
Luke 5:28
And leaving everything, he rose and followed him.