Luke 9:60

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

But Jesus said: "Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the Kingdom of God."

Cross References

Matthew 4:23

And Jesus went all through Galilee, teaching in their Synagogues, proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom, and curing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people;

Matthew 8:22

But Jesus answered: "Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their dead."

Luke 15:24

For here is my son who was dead, and is alive again, was lost, and is found.' So they began making merry.

Luke 15:32

We could but make merry and rejoice, for here is your brother who was dead, and is alive; who was lost, and is found.'"

1 Corinthians 9:16

If I tell the Good News, I have nothing to boast of, for I can but do so. Woe is me if I do not tell it!

Ephesians 2:1

You yourselves were once dead because of your offenses and sins.

Ephesians 2:5

Even though we were 'dead' because of our offenses, gave Life to us in giving Life to the Christ. (By God's loving-kindness you have been saved.)

1 Timothy 5:6

But the life of a widow who is devoted to pleasure is a living death.

2 Timothy 4:2

Proclaim the Message, be ready in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, encourage, never failing to instruct with forbearance.

2 Timothy 4:5

But you, Timothy, must always be temperate. Face hardships; do the work of a Missionary; discharge all the duties of your Office.

Revelation 3:1

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 life, and that men say of you that you are living, though you are dead.