Overview
The Bible addresses death of saints, the across 6 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Thessalonians. Closely related themes include Bereavement, Immortality, Afflictions and Adversities and Death. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.
Key Bible verses about death of saints, the
New Testament
1 Thessalonians
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. prevent: or, come before, or, anticipate, or, precede
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words. comfort: or, exhort
People in the Bible and death of saints, the
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying death of saints, the for yourself
- Begin with 1 Thessalonians 4:13, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Jesus and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Bereavement, Immortality, Afflictions and Adversities and Death.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about death of saints, the?
The Bible addresses death of saints, the across 6 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Thessalonians. Closely related themes include Bereavement, Immortality, Afflictions and Adversities and Death. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.
How many Bible verses are about death of saints, the?
The Bible references death of saints, the in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention death of saints, the?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Thessalonians 4:13: “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with death of saints, the?
Jesus.
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