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
But we just had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life, was lost and has been found.'"
Ephesians 2:1
You too were dead because of the shortcomings and sins
1 Timothy 5:6
while a widow who gives herself up to luxury is really dead though still alive.
Revelation 3:1
"To the messenger of the church at Sardis write: 'The One who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars speaks as follows: "I know what you are doing; you have the reputation of being alive, but in reality you are dead.
But
John 21:15
After they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, are you more devoted to me than you are to these things?" Peter answered Him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I tenderly love you." Jesus said to him, "Then feed my lambs."
1 Corinthians 9:16
For if I do preach the good news, I have no ground for boasting of it, for I cannot help doing it. Yes, indeed, I am accursed if I do not preach the good news.
2 Corinthians 5:16
So from this moment on, I do not estimate anybody by the standard of outward appearances. Although I once did estimate Christ by this standard, I do not do so any longer.
2 Timothy 2:3
Take your share of hardships like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:2
preach the message, stay at it in season and out of season; convince, reprove, exhort people with perfect patience as a teacher.
General references
Matthew 4:22
And at once they left the boat and their father, and followed Him.
Luke 5:28
So he left everything behind, got up and followed Him.