38 Bible Verses about The Dead
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And it happened, about the same time, that she fell sick and died: and when they had washed her they laid her out in an upper chamber.
And he that had been dead came forth, having his feet and hands rolled up in grave-cloths: and his face bound about with a napkin. Then Jesus bid them, Loosen him and let him go.
And he bought fine linen, and took Him down, and wrapped Him in the linen, and laid Him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock; and rolled a stone to the door of the sepulchre.
So they took the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen cloths, with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.
and the napkin that was upon his head, not laid with the linen cloths, but folded up by itself.
And some of the young men arose, and wrapped him up; and they carried him out, and buried him.
And some pious men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation for him.
foreseeing this he spake of the resurrection of Christ, when he said, that his soul was not left in the invisible state, nor did his flesh see corruption.
but I say unto you, that whosoever is angry with his brother without cause shall be liable to the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be obnoxious to the council; but whosoever shall say, "Thou fool," shall be in danger of hell-fire.
And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted even to heaven, shalt be cast down to hell: for if the miracles, which have been wrought in thee, had been wrought in Sodom, it would have remained unto this day.
And thou Capernaum, which art exalted even to heaven, shalt be cast down to hell.
And I also say unto thee, as thou art called Peter, so upon this rock, which thou hast confessed, will I build my church, and the gates of death shall not prevail against it.
I am the first and the last, who live, though I was dead; and behold, I am alive for ever and ever, Amen, and have the keys of hades and of death.
And the sea gave up the dead that were in it; and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them: and they were judged every one according to their works. And death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire: this is the second death.
that Thou wilt not leave my soul in the invisible state, nor suffer thine holy one to see corruption.
For the wages of sin is death: but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
who though they knew the just judgement of God, (that they who commit such practises are worthy of death) yet not only do these very things, but also countenance and encourage others in the practice of them.
Wherefore as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin, so death passed upon all men, for to that all have sinned:
Now to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace:
Then desire having conceived bringeth forth sin, and sin when it is finished bringeth forth death.
But the fearful, and faithless, and abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.
And be not afraid of them, who can only kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear Him, who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Then will He say also to those on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
If any one see his brother commit a sin which is not unto death, let him pray for him, and God will give him life, that is for them that do not sin unto death. There is a sin unto death: and for that I do not say that he should pray. All unrighteousness indeed is sin, and yet there is a sin not unto death.
But I would not have you ignorant, my brethren, concerning those that are fallen asleep, that ye may not be grieved like others who have no hope: for if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so also those, that sleep in Jesus, will God bring with Him.
Having thus answered them, He afterwards saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus is asleep; but I am going to awake him. Therefore his disciples said, Lord, if he sleep, he will do well. But Jesus spake of his death; though they thought that He was speaking of the refreshment of sleep.read more.
Then Jesus said to them plainly, Lazarus is dead:
and if Christ be not risen, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. Then they also that sleep in Christ, are perished. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.read more.
But now Christ is risen from the dead, and is become the first-fruits of them that slept: for as by man came death, by man cometh also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, If any one keep my word, he shall never see death.
Jesus then told her, I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth on me, though he were dead, shall live again. And every one that is alive, and believeth in me, shall never die.
For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things future, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Let him, that hath an ear, hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. He, that overcometh, shall not be hurt by the second death.
This is the first resurrection. Happy and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on these the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.
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The Dead » Resurrection of » Promises concerning
For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.
For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with acclamation, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first;
having hope in God, (which they themselves also expect) that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
The Dead » Mourning for » Examples of grief
The Dead » Places of burial of » Sepulchres
and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had had cut out in the rock; and when he had rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, he went away:
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But I would not have you ignorant, my brethren, concerning those that are fallen asleep, that ye may not be grieved like others who have no hope: for if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so also those, that sleep in Jesus, will God bring with Him. For this we tell you in the word of the Lord, that we who shall be living and remain to the coming of the Lord, shall not be before those that are asleep. read more.
For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with acclamation, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first; then we who are living and remain, shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we for ever be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.
Now there was a certain person sick, to wit, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and Martha her sister. (And it was Mary, that anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) His sisters therefore sent to Him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. read more.
But when Jesus heard it, He said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified thereby. Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. Therefore when He heard that Lazarus was sick, He stayed indeed two days in the place where He was: and after that He saith to his disciples, Let us go again into Judea. The disciples say unto Him, Master, the Jews very lately attempted to stone thee, and art thou going thither again? Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? if any man walk in the day, he doth not stumble; for he seeth the light of this world: but if any one walk in the night, he stumbleth; because he hath no light. Having thus answered them, He afterwards saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus is asleep; but I am going to awake him. Therefore his disciples said, Lord, if he sleep, he will do well. But Jesus spake of his death; though they thought that He was speaking of the refreshment of sleep. Then Jesus said to them plainly, Lazarus is dead: and I am glad for your sakes, I was not there, that ye may believe: but let us go to him. Thomas therefore, who is called Didymus, said to his fellow-disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him. And when Jesus came, He found that he had been four days in the grave. Now Bethany was near to Jerusalem, being but about fifteen furlongs from it: and many of the Jews were come to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother. Therefore Martha, when she heard that Jesus was coming, went to meet Him: but Mary was sitting in the house. And Martha said unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. But I know that even now whatsoever thou shalt ask of God, God will grant it thee. Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. Martha saith unto Him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. Jesus then told her, I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth on me, though he were dead, shall live again. And every one that is alive, and believeth in me, shall never die. Dost thou believe this? She saith unto Him, Yes, Lord, I believe that thou art the Messiah, the Son of God, who was to come into the world. And when she had said this, she went away, and called Mary her sister, telling her privately, The Master is coming and calleth for thee. As soon as she heard it, she gets up with all speed and comes to Him. For Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in the place where Martha met Him. The Jews therefore that were with her in the house to comfort her, seeing Mary that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She is going to the grave to weep there. Then Mary, when she came where Jesus was and saw Him, fell down at his feet, saying unto Him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. Jesus therefore, when He saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping, that came with her, groaned in spirit and was troubled. And He said, Where have ye laid him? They say unto Him, Lord, come and see: and Jesus wept. The Jews therefore said, Behold, how he loved him! but some of them said, Could not He, who opened the eyes of the blind, have caused also that this man should not have died? Jesus therefore, again groaning in himself, cometh to the sepulchre: which was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. Jesus saith, Take away the stone. Martha, the sister of the deceased, saith unto Him, Lord, by this time he is offensive; for it is the fourth day. Jesus saith unto her, Did I not tell thee, that if thou believest, thou shalt see the glory of God? So they took away the stone from the place where the corpse was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, Father, I thank Thee, that Thou hast heard me. I knew indeed that Thou always hearest me: but because of the people standing by I say this, that they may believe that Thou hast sent me. And when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that had been dead came forth, having his feet and hands rolled up in grave-cloths: and his face bound about with a napkin. Then Jesus bid them, Loosen him and let him go.
And when the sabbath was past Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices in order to come and embalm Him: and very early in the morning of the first day of the week they come to the sepulchre at sun-rising. And they said to one another, Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the sepulchre? read more.
(but when they looked up, they saw that the stone was rolled away,) for it was a very great one. And they went into the sepulchre and saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white robe; and they were affrighted: but he said to them, Be not affrighted, ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified, He is risen, He is not here, see the place where they laid Him. But go, tell his disciples, and Peter particularly, that He is going before you into Galilee: there ye will see Him, as He told you. And they hasted out and fled from the sepulchre; for they were seized with trembling and amazement: neither said they any thing to any one; for they were afraid. Now Jesus being risen early on the first day of the week appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven devils: and she went and told those that used to be with Him, who were mourning and weeping; but they, though they heard that He was indeed alive, and had been seen by her, did not believe it. After this He appeared in another form to two of them as they were walking, going into the country: and they went and told the rest; but they did not believe them neither. At last he appeared to the eleven as they were sitting at table, and upbraided them with their unbelief, and hardness of heart; because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He was risen.
And on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared; (and some others with them:) and found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre: so they went in, but found not the body of the Lord Jesus. read more.
And while they were in perplexity about it, behold, two men stood by them in shining robes. And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the ground, the men said unto them, Why do ye seek the living among the dead? He is not here, He is risen: remember how He spake to you, when He was yet in Galilee, saying, the Son of man must be delivered into the hands of wicked men, and be crucified; and the third day rise again. And they remembered his words, and returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things to the eleven apostles, and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them, that told these things to the apostles: and their words appeared to them as an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter arose and ran to the sepulchre; and stooping down he saw the linen cloths lying by themselves: and he went away, wondering in himself at what had happened. And behold two of them were going that day to a village about threescore furlongs from Jerusalem, called Emmaus. And they were conversing together about all these things which had happened. And while they were discoursing and reasoning together, Jesus himself drew near and went along with them. But their eyes were so restrained that they did not know Him. And He said unto them, What subjects are these, which ye are discoursing of to one another as ye walk, and why are ye sorrowful? And one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered and said to Him, Art thou only a sojourner at Jerusalem, and hast not heard of the things which have been done there within these few days? And He said unto them, What things? And they replied, Those concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet powerful both in work and word before God and all the people: how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to be condemned to death, and crucified Him. But we hoped that it was He that would have delivered Israel: and besides all this, to-day is the third day since these things were done. And indeed some women of our company much surprised us: who having been early at the sepulchre, and not finding his body there, came and said likewise that they had seen a vision of angels, who said He was alive. And some of those that were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it so as the women had said: but Him they did not see. And He said unto them, O people void of understanding and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken. Was not the Messiah to suffer these things, and so to enter into his glory? And beginning from Moses, and all the prophets, He explained to them in all the scriptures the things that were spoken concerning Himself. And they drew nigh to the village whither they were going: and He made as if He was going farther. And they pressed Him, saying, Stay with us, for it is towards evening, and the day is far spent. And He went in to tarry with them. And as He sat at table with them, He took bread and blessed it, and then brake it and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew Him. And He disappeared from them. And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, as He was talking with us by the way, and while He was opening to us the scriptures? And they rose up immediately and returned to Jerusalem; and sound the eleven and others with them assembled together, saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath been seen by Simon. Then these also related what had happened by the way, and how He became known to them in breaking of bread. And as they were thus speaking, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be to you. But they being terrified and frighted, thought they saw a spirit. And He said to them, Why are ye troubled? and why do such thoughts rise in your hearts? Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. And when He said this, He shewed them his hands and feet. But they not yet believing for joy, and being amazed, He said to them, Have ye here any thing to eat? And they gave Him part of a broiled fish and some honey-comb: and He took, and did eat before them. And He said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all the things must be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and Psalms, concerning me. Then He opened their mind, to understand the scriptures: and said unto them, thus it is written, and thus it was necessary that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead on the third day;
The Dead » Mourning for » Hired mourners
And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the musicians, and the people in confusion;
The Dead » Mourning for » General references to
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » Embalming
So they took the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen cloths, with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.
The Dead » Embalming
So they took the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen cloths, with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » Grave-clothes
And he that had been dead came forth, having his feet and hands rolled up in grave-cloths: and his face bound about with a napkin. Then Jesus bid them, Loosen him and let him go.
So they took the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen cloths, with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.
and the napkin that was upon his head, not laid with the linen cloths, but folded up by itself.
And some of the young men arose, and wrapped him up; and they carried him out, and buried him.
The Dead » Instances of, restored by Christ, &c
But when the people were put out, He went in and took hold of her hand, and the damsel rose up.
And he that had been dead came forth, having his feet and hands rolled up in grave-cloths: and his face bound about with a napkin. Then Jesus bid them, Loosen him and let him go.
And the dead person sat up, and began to speak: and He delivered him to his mother.
But Peter, putting them all out, kneeled down and prayed: and then turning to the body he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
The Dead » Grave-clothes
And he that had been dead came forth, having his feet and hands rolled up in grave-cloths: and his face bound about with a napkin. Then Jesus bid them, Loosen him and let him go.
So they took the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen cloths, with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.
and the napkin that was upon his head, not laid with the linen cloths, but folded up by itself.
And some of the young men arose, and wrapped him up; and they carried him out, and buried him.
The Dead » Mourning for, often » Very great
Jesus therefore, when He saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping, that came with her, groaned in spirit and was troubled.
saying, In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel bewailing her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » Cremation
The Dead » Illustrative of » Man's state by nature
For we who are in this tabernacle do groan, being burthened; wherefore we desire, not to be wholly unclothed, but to put on immortality, that the mortal part may be swallowed up in life.
hath made us alive in Christ, even when we were dead in trespasses, (for by grace ye are saved) and hath raised us up together,
The Dead » Terms used to express » Carcases
The Dead » Instances of, restored to life before Christ
The Dead » Touching of, caused uncleanness
The Dead » Places of burial of » Attachment to the burial places of the fathers
The Dead » Mourning for, often » Lasted many days
The Dead » Illustrative of » A state of deep affliction, &c
The Dead » Illustrative of » Faith without works
For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » General references to
And it happened, about the same time, that she fell sick and died: and when they had washed her they laid her out in an upper chamber.
And he that had been dead came forth, having his feet and hands rolled up in grave-cloths: and his face bound about with a napkin. Then Jesus bid them, Loosen him and let him go.
The Dead » They who have departed this life
The Dead » General references to
And it happened, about the same time, that she fell sick and died: and when they had washed her they laid her out in an upper chamber.
And he that had been dead came forth, having his feet and hands rolled up in grave-cloths: and his face bound about with a napkin. Then Jesus bid them, Loosen him and let him go.
The Dead » Illustrative of » Freedom from the power of sin
So also do ye reckon yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him:
The Dead » Heathenish expressions of grief for, forbidden
The Dead » Even bones of, caused uncleanness
The Dead » A priest not to mourn for, except when near of kin
The Dead » Characterized by » Being incapable of motion
And when I saw Him, I fell at his feet as dead; and He laid his right hand upon me, and said to me, "Fear not,
The Dead » Return not to this life
The Dead » Too soon forgotten
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » Burial ceremonies
The Dead » Mourning for, often » Testified by rending the garments
The Dead » Mourning for, often » With plaintive music
And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the musicians, and the people in confusion;
The Dead » Uncleanness contracted from, removed by the water separation
The Dead » Terms used to express » Deceased
Now there were with us seven brothers, and the first married and died, and having no issue left his wife to his brother;
The Dead » Illustrative of » Impotence
And not being weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, being about an hundred years old; nor the deadness of Sarah's womb.
The Dead » Terms used to express » Corpses
The Dead » Mourning for, often » Loud and clamorous
And He cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth a tumult, people weeping and lamenting greatly:
The Dead » The jews looked for a resurrection from
having hope in God, (which they themselves also expect) that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
The Dead » High priest in no case to mourn for
The Dead » Idolaters » Consecrated part of their crops to
The Dead » All offerings to, forbidden
The Dead » Mourning for, often » By hired mourners
The Dead » Characterized by » Ignorance of all human affairs
The Dead » Characterized by » Absence of all human passions
The Dead » In a house rendered it unclean
The Dead » Idolaters » Invoked and consulted
The Dead » Mourning for, often » Testified by change of apparel
The Dead » Mourning for, often » Testified by covering the head
The Dead » Mourning for, often » Testified by tearing the hair
The Dead » Idolaters » Tore themselves for
The Dead » Nazarites not to touch or mourn for
The Dead » Terms used to express » Those who are not
saying, In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel bewailing her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
The Dead » Characterized by » Inability to glorify God
The Dead » Idolaters » Offered sacrifices for
The Dead » Eyes of, closed by nearest of kin
The Dead » Illustrative of » Diviners, &c
The Dead » Defiled » Camp » Removed
The Dead » Characterized by » Being without the spirit
For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
The Dead » Illustrative of » Freedom from the law
And thus, my brethren, ye also are dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye might become another's, even his who is raised from the dead, that we might bring forth fruit unto God.
The Dead » Were wrapped in lined with spices
So they took the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen cloths, with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.
The Dead » Were washed and laid out
And it happened, about the same time, that she fell sick and died: and when they had washed her they laid her out in an upper chamber.
The Dead » Regard often shown to the memory of
death » The Dead
And I heard a voice from heaven, saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead, that die in the Lord, from henceforth: yea, saith the Spirit, for they rest from their labors and their works do follow them.
Topics on The Dead
Are The Dead Raised?
Mark 9:10And they laid hold on that expression, querying among themselves, what means the rising from the dead?
Resurrection, Of The Dead
Matthew 27:52and the graves opened, and many bodies of departed saints arose,
The Dead Are Raised
Hebrews 11:19concluding that God was able to raise him even from the dead; from whence indeed he had in a manner received him.




