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What the Bible Says About Death of Christ, the

Overview

The Bible addresses death of christ, the across 23 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Matthew, Romans and 1 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Punishments, Soldiers, Death and Holiness. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.

Key Bible verses about death of christ, the

New Testament

Matthew

Matthew 27:26

Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.

Matthew 27:27

Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. common hall: or, governor's house

Matthew 27:28

And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.

Matthew 27:29

And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

Matthew 27:30

And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.

Matthew 27:31

And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.

Matthew 27:32

And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

Matthew 27:33

And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull,

Matthew 27:34

They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.

Matthew 27:35

And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

Matthew 27:51

And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;

Matthew 27:52

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

Matthew 27:53

And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.

People in the Bible and death of christ, the

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying death of christ, the for yourself

  • Begin with Matthew 27:26, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Matthew, Romans and 1 Corinthians each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Jesus and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Punishments, Soldiers, Death and Holiness.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about death of christ, the?

The Bible addresses death of christ, the across 23 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Matthew, Romans and 1 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Punishments, Soldiers, Death and Holiness. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.

How many Bible verses are about death of christ, the?

The Bible references death of christ, the in 23 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention death of christ, the?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 27:26: “Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with death of christ, the?

Jesus.

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