1 Corinthians 15:6

Weymouth NT

Afterwards He was seen by more than five hundred brethren at once, most of whom are still alive, although some of them have now fallen asleep.

Cross References

Matthew 28:10

Then He said, »Dismiss all fear! Go and take word to my brethren to go into Galilee, and there they shall see me.«

Mark 16:7

But go and tell His disciples and Peter that He is going before you into Galilee: and that there you will see Him, as He told you.«

Acts 13:36

For David, after having been useful to his own generation in accordance with God's purpose, did fall asleep, was gathered to his forefathers, and did undergo decay.

Acts 7:60

Then, rising on his knees, he cried aloud, »Lord, do not reckon this sin against them.« And with these words he fell asleep.

1 Corinthians 15:18

It follows also that those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.

1 Corinthians 15:20

But, in reality, Christ has risen from among the dead, being the first to do so of those who are asleep.

1 Thessalonians 4:13

Now, concerning those who from time to time pass away, we would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, lest you should mourn as others do who have no hope.

1 Thessalonians 4:15

For this we declare to you on the Lord's own authority–that we who are alive and continue on earth until the Coming of the Lord, shall certainly not forestall those who shall have previously passed away.

2 Peter 3:4

and, asking, »What has become of His promised Return? For from the time our forefathers fell asleep all things continue as they have been ever since the creation of the world.«