Luke 9:60

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

And Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but as for 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

“And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works; you have a name of being alive, but you are dead.

2 Timothy 4:5

As for you, be sober in everything, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully.

2 Timothy 4:2

proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage with the utmost patience in teaching.

Luke 15:32

But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.’ ”

Ephesians 2:5

even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—

Ephesians 2:1

You were dead through the trespasses and sins

1 Corinthians 9:16

If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel!

Matthew 4:23

Jesus went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every 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

for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ And they began to celebrate.