Matthew 27:52
the tombs opened; and many of God's people who were asleep in death awoke.
1 Corinthians 15:20
But, in reality, Christ *has* risen from among the dead, being the first to do so of those who are asleep.
1 Thessalonians 4:14
For if we believe that Jesus has died and risen again, we also believe that, through Jesus, God will bring with Him those who shall have passed away.
John 5:25-29
"In most solemn truth I tell you that a time is coming--nay, has already come--when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear it will live.
Acts 7:60
Then, rising on his knees, he cried aloud, "Lord, do not reckon this sin against them." And with these words he fell asleep.
1 Corinthians 11:30
That is why many among you are sickly and out of health, and why not a few die.
1 Corinthians 15:51
I tell you a truth hitherto kept secret: we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
1 Thessalonians 5:10
who died on our behalf, so that whether we are awake or are sleeping we may share His Life.