Matthew 8:22

Free Bible Version

“Follow me! Leave the dead to bury their own dead,” Jesus replied.

Cross References

1 Kings 19:20

Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me go and kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on home,” Elijah replied. “I've never done anything for you.”

Matthew 8:21

Another disciple said to Jesus, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”

Matthew 9:9

As Jesus moved on from there he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth. Jesus called to him, “Follow me!” He got up, and followed Jesus.

Mark 2:14

As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector's booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him. Levi got up and followed Jesus.

Luke 15:24

because this is my son who was dead, but who has returned alive; he was lost but now he's found.’ So they started celebrating.

Luke 15:32

But we should be happy and celebrate! This is your brother who was dead, but who has returned alive; he was lost but now he's found!’”

Luke 9:59

He told another man, “Follow me.” But the man replied, “Master, first let me go home and bury my father.”

Luke 9:60

“Let the dead bury their own dead,” Jesus replied. “You go and proclaim God's kingdom.”

John 1:43

The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. Jesus found Philip there, and told him, “Follow me.”

John 21:19

Jesus said this to explain the kind of death by which he would glorify God. Then he said to Peter, “Follow me.”

John 21:22

Jesus told him, “If I want him to remain alive here until I return, why is that your concern? You follow me!”

Ephesians 2:1

At one time you were dead in your sins and evil actions,

Ephesians 2:5

even while we were dead in our sins, has made us alive together with Christ. Trusting in him has saved you!

Ephesians 5:14

That's why it's said, “Wake up, those of you who are sleeping, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

Colossians 2:13

And even though you were dead because of your sins and being physically “uncircumcised,” he brought you to life together with him. He has forgiven us all our sins.

1 Timothy 5:6

But a widow who concentrates on pleasing herself is already dead, even though she's still physically alive.