Bible Verses About
Death
Scripture faces death honestly and answers it with resurrection hope.
“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.”
“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.”
“Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.”
“And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.”
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”
“Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,”
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
“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.”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about death?
Scripture speaks to death in passages such as Revelation 21:4, Romans 14:8, Ecclesiastes 12:7. For example, Revelation 21:4 says, “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.”
What is a well-known Bible verse about death?
Revelation 21:4 — “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.”
Which Psalm is about death?
Psalms 23:4 — “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.”