Luke 9:60

New International Version

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

Cross References

1 Timothy 5:6

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

Revelation 3:1

“To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.

2 Timothy 4:5

But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.

Luke 15:32

But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ ”

Ephesians 2:5

made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.

Ephesians 2:1

As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins,

1 Corinthians 9:16

For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!

Matthew 4:23

Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.

Matthew 8:22

But Jesus told him, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their own 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 celebrate.