Matthew 8:22

Contemporary English Version 1995

Jesus answered, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their dead.”

Cross References

Luke 15:32

But we should be glad and celebrate! Your brother was dead, but he is now alive. He was lost and has now been found.”

Colossians 2:13

You were dead, because you were sinful and were not God's people. But God let Christ make you alive, when he forgave all our sins.

Ephesians 5:14

Light shows up everything, just as the Scriptures say, “Wake up from your sleep and rise from death. Then Christ will shine on you.”

Ephesians 2:1

In the past you were dead because you sinned and fought against God.

1 Timothy 5:6

A widow who thinks only about having a good time is already dead, even though she is still alive.

John 1:43

The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. There he met Philip, who was from Bethsaida, the hometown of Andrew and Peter. Jesus said to Philip, “Follow me.”

Matthew 9:9

As Jesus was leaving, he saw a tax collector named Matthew sitting at the place for paying taxes. Jesus said to him, “Follow me.” Matthew got up and went with him.

1 Kings 19:20

Elisha stopped plowing and ran after him. “Let me kiss my parents goodbye, then I'll go with you,” he said. “You can go,” Elijah said. “But remember what I've done for you.”

Matthew 8:21

Another disciple said to Jesus, “Lord, let me wait till I bury my father.”

Mark 2:14

As he walked along, he saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus. Levi was sitting at the place for paying taxes, and Jesus said to him, “Follow me!” So he got up and went with Jesus.

Luke 9:59

Jesus told someone else to come with him. But the man said, “Lord, let me wait until I bury my father.”

Luke 9:60

Jesus answered, “Let the dead take care of the dead, while you go and tell about God's kingdom.”

Luke 15:24

This son of mine was dead, but has now come back to life. He was lost and has now been found.” And they began to celebrate.

John 21:19

Jesus said this to tell how Peter would die and bring honor to God. Then he said to Peter, “Follow me!”

John 21:22

Jesus answered, “What is it to you, if I want him to live until I return? You must follow me.”