Luke 9:60

New English Translation

But Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”

Cross References

Matthew 4:23

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

Matthew 8:22

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

Luke 15:24

because this son of mine was dead, and is alive again – he was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.

Luke 15:32

It was appropriate to celebrate and be glad, for your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost and is found.’”

1 Corinthians 9:16

For if I preach the gospel, I have no reason for boasting, because I am compelled to do this. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!

Ephesians 2:1

And although you were dead in your transgressions and sins,

Ephesians 2:5

even though we were dead in transgressions, made us alive together with Christ – by grace you are saved! –

1 Timothy 5:6

But the one who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.

2 Timothy 4:5

You, however, be self-controlled in all things, endure hardship, do an evangelist’s work, fulfill your ministry.

Revelation 3:1

“To the angel of the church in Sardis write the following: “This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars: ‘I know your deeds, that you have a reputation that you are alive, but in reality you are dead.