Bible Verses About "What Is the Resurrection of the Dead in the Bible"
The resurrection of the dead is the future event when all people will be raised with immortal bodies — believers to eternal life and unbelievers to judgment.
The resurrection of the dead is the future event when all people will be raised with immortal bodies — believers to eternal life and unbelievers to judgment.
"But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive." — 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Resurrection of the Dead in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive."
"So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body."
"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?"
"And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt."
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