Bible Verses for Easter Cards

"He is not here: for he is risen, as he said."

Why this works: The Easter proclamation in its simplest, most powerful form.

"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live."

Why this works: Jesus's own declaration of His resurrection power.

"Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him."

Why this works: Death's dominion is broken — the theological heart of Easter.

"O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

Why this works: Paul's triumphant taunt over defeated death — exhilarating for Easter cards.

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."

Why this works: The resurrection produces 'lively hope' — a vibrant, living expectation.

"But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies."

Why this works: The resurrection power that raised Christ lives in believers today.

"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God."

Why this works: Easter's practical implication — seek higher things because you are risen with Christ.

"Because I live, ye shall live also."

Why this works: Seven words that summarize Easter's promise — our life is secured by His.

"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."

Why this works: The resurrection creates new life now — Easter is personal transformation.

"But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept."

Why this works: Christ's resurrection guarantees ours — He is the firstfruits of a great harvest.

"Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here."

Why this works: Mark's resurrection announcement — don't be afraid; He is risen.

"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."

Why this works: The cost of Easter — Christ's suffering that secured our healing and peace.