What Does the Bible Say About Death?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on death
The Bible addresses death in many places, offering comfort and hope to those who are grieving. While death is a natural part of life due to sin entering the world, the Bible also promises eternal life to those who believe in Jesus Christ. In 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, it is written that 'Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?' This passage reminds believers that death is not the end, but a gateway to eternal life in the presence of God. The Bible also assures us in Revelation 21:4 that in heaven, 'He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.' This promise brings comfort to those who have lost loved ones and offers hope for the future.
Bible Verses About Death
1 Corinthians 15:54–55KJV
“So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?”
Revelation 21:4KJV
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Romans 6:23KJV
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Psalms 23:4KJV
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
John 11:25KJV
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”
2 Corinthians 5:8KJV
“We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1–2KJV
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;”
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