Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

Bible References

Follow

Matthew 4:18
As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
Matthew 9:9
As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he rose and followed him.
John 1:43
The next day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, "Follow me."

And

Luke 15:32
It was right that we should make merry and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.'"
Ephesians 2:1
And you were dead in your trespasses and sins,
Ephesians 5:14
For this reason it is said, "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."
Colossians 2:13
When you were dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive together with him, having forgiven us all our sins,
1 Timothy 5:6
But she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.