Matthew 27:52

New Century Version

The graves opened, and many of God’s people who had died were raised from the dead.

Cross References

2 Kings 13:21

Once as some Israelites were burying a man, suddenly they saw a group of Moabites coming. The Israelites threw the dead man into Elisha’s grave. When the man touched Elisha’s bones, the man came back to life and stood on his feet.

Isaiah 25:8

he will destroy death forever. The Lord God will wipe away every tear from every face. He will take away the shame of his people from the earth. The Lord has spoken.

Isaiah 26:19

Your people have died, but they will live again; their bodies will rise from death. You who lie in the ground, wake up and be happy! The dew covering you is like the dew of a new day; the ground will give birth to the dead.

Daniel 12:2

Many people who have already died will live again. Some of them will wake up to have life forever, but some will wake up to find shame and disgrace forever.

Hosea 13:14

Will I save them from the place of the dead? Will I rescue them from death? Where is your sickness, death? Where is your pain, place of death? I will show them no mercy.

John 11:11

After Jesus said this, he added, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going there to wake him.”

Acts 7:60

He fell on his knees and cried in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” After Stephen said this, he died.

1 Corinthians 11:30

That is why many in your group are sick and weak, and some of you have died.

1 Corinthians 15:20

But Christ has truly been raised from the dead—the first one and proof that those who sleep in death will also be raised.

1 Corinthians 15:51

But look! I tell you this secret: We will not all sleep in death, but we will all be changed.

1 Thessalonians 4:14

We believe that Jesus died and that he rose again. So, because of him, God will raise with Jesus those who have died.

1 Thessalonians 5:10

Jesus died for us so that we can live together with him, whether we are alive or dead when he comes.