1 Corinthians 15:6

The Passion Translation

He also appeared to more than five hundred of his followers at the same time, most of whom are still alive as I write this, though a few have passed away.

Cross References

Matthew 28:10

Then Jesus said to them, “Throw off all your fears. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee. They will find me there.”

Mark 16:7

Run and tell his disciples, even Peter, that he is risen. He has gone ahead of you into Galilee and you will see him there, just like he told you.”

Acts 13:36

“This cannot be a reference to David, for after he passionately served God’s purpose for his generation, he died. He was buried with his ancestors and his body experienced decay.

Acts 7:60

He crumpled to his knees and shouted in a loud voice, “Our Lord, don’t hold this sin against them.” And then he died.

1 Corinthians 15:18

It would also mean that those believers in Christ who have passed away have simply perished.

1 Corinthians 15:20

But the truth is, Christ is risen from the dead, as the firstfruit of a great resurrection harvest of those who have died.

1 Thessalonians 4:13

Beloved brothers and sisters, we want you to be quite certain about the truth concerning those who have passed away, so that you won’t be overwhelmed with grief like many others who have no hope.

1 Thessalonians 4:15

This is the word of the Lord: we who are alive in him and remain until the Lord appears will by no means have an advantage over those who have already died, for both will rise together.

2 Peter 3:4

They will say, “So what about this promise of his coming? Our ancestors are dead and buried, yet everything is still the same as it was since from the beginning of time until now.”