Matthew 27:52

The Text-Critical English New Testament

The tombs were opened, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised.

Cross References

John 11:11

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

Acts 7:60

Then he fell to his knees and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!” After saying this, he fell asleep.

1 Corinthians 11:30

That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a considerable number have fallen asleep.

1 Corinthians 15:20

But as it is, Christ has been raised from the dead; he has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

1 Corinthians 15:51

Behold, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed,

1 Thessalonians 4:14

For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.

1 Thessalonians 5:10

who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live together with him.