Luke 9:60

Modern English Version

Jesus said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But you go and preach the kingdom of God.”

Cross References

Matthew 4:23

Jesus went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all sorts of diseases among the people.

Matthew 8:22

But Jesus said to him, “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their dead.”

Luke 15:24

For this son of mine was dead, and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to be merry.

Luke 15:32

But it was fitting to be merry and be glad, for this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ ”

1 Corinthians 9:16

Though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for the requirement is laid upon me. Yes, woe unto me if I do not preach the gospel!

Ephesians 2:1

And you were dead in your trespasses and sins,

Ephesians 2:5

even when we were dead in sins, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),

1 Timothy 5:6

But she who lives in pleasure is dead while she lives.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word, be ready in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.

2 Timothy 4:5

But be self-controlled in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, and prove your ministry.

Revelation 3:1

“To the angel of the church in Sardis write: “He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars says these things: I know your works, that you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.