Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

General references

Bible References

Many

John 5:25
Truly, truly, I tell you, the time is coming, and is now [actually] here, when those who are [spiritually] dead will hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear [i.e., and heed His message] will have [spiritual] life.
1 Corinthians 15:20
But now Christ has been raised up from the dead; [He is] the firstfruits of those who have died. [Note: By "firstfruits" is meant the first installment of the crop which promises the entire harvest eventually].

Slept

1 Corinthians 11:30
Because of this [i.e., their improper partaking of the Supper], many people among you are weak and ill, and a number have fallen asleep [i.e., died]. [Note: While most commentators view this judgment as physical, there is a distinct possibility that it refers to spiritual sickness and death].
1 Corinthians 15:51
Look, I am telling you a secret truth: We will not all die, but we will all be changed [i.e., physically and spiritually]
1 Thessalonians 4:14
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again [from the dead], [we also believe] that God will bring [back to life], along with Jesus, those in [fellowship with] Him who have fallen asleep [in death].
1 Thessalonians 5:10
who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep [i.e., alive or dead], we could live together with Him.

General references

Mark 15:38
Then the Temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom.
Luke 19:40
But He answered them, "I tell you, if these people remain quiet [about me], [then] the stones will shout [about it]."