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50 Bible Verses About Death
Explore comforting Bible verses about death, offering hope and assurance of eternal life with God. Reflect on John 11:25-26 and more.
Verses sourced from the World English Bible (public domain). Selection follows our editorial policy. Last reviewed 2026-04-23. See all sources.
Death is portrayed in the Bible as a transition rather than an end, with promises of eternal life for believers. In John 11:25-26, Jesus states that those who believe in Him will live even after dying, offering comfort and hope for life beyond physical death and assurance of a future with God.
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.”
Death touches every life, leaving a profound impact. The Bible speaks to this reality with honesty and hope. In John 11:25-26, Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.” These words offer a promise of life beyond death, bringing comfort to those grieving or fearful. The Bible acknowledges the pain of loss but also points to a future where death does not have the final say.
Throughout Scripture, we see various perspectives on death. Deuteronomy 30:15 and 19 present a choice between life and death, urging us to choose life. Ruth 1:17 speaks of loyalty even unto death. In 2 Samuel 14:14, death is likened to water spilled on the ground, irreversible yet not beyond God’s care. These verses remind us that while death is inevitable, our choices and relationships carry eternal significance. The Bible’s teachings guide us in our journey, showing that death is not the end, but a passage to eternal life with God.
50 verses
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2 “I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Therefore choose life, that you may live, you and your descendants;”
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3 “Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May Yahweh do so to me, and more also, if anything but death parts you and me.””
— Ruth 1:17 WEB
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4 “For we must die, and are like water spilled on the ground, which can’t be gathered up again; neither does God take away life, but devises means, that he who is banished not be an outcast from him.”
— 2 Samuel 14:14 WEB
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5 “All the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over. The king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness.”
— 2 Samuel 15:23 WEB
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6 “For on the day you go out and pass over the brook Kidron, know for certain that you will surely die. Your blood will be on your own head.””
— 1 Kings 2:37 WEB
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7 “Who long for death, but it doesn’t come; and dig for it more than for hidden treasures,”
— Job 3:21 WEB
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8 “He uncovers deep things out of darkness, and brings out to light the shadow of death.”
— Job 12:22 WEB
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9 “But man dies, and is laid low. Yes, man gives up the spirit, and where is he?”
— Job 14:10 WEB
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10 “If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my warfare would I wait, until my release should come.”
— Job 14:14 WEB
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11 “let the enemy pursue my soul, and overtake it; yes, let him tread my life down to the earth, and lay my glory in the dust. Selah.”
— Psalms 7:5 WEB
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12 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
— Psalms 23:4 WEB
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13 “What man is he who shall live and not see death, who shall deliver his soul from the power of Sheol?Sheol is the place of the dead. Selah.”
— Psalms 89:48 WEB
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14 “For the enemy pursues my soul. He has struck my life down to the ground. He has made me live in dark places, as those who have been long dead.”
— Psalms 143:3 WEB
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15 “In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.”
— Proverbs 12:28 WEB
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16 “The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.”
— Proverbs 14:27 WEB
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17 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.”
— Proverbs 18:21 WEB
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18 “yes, they shall be afraid of heights, and terrors will be on the way; and the almond tree shall blossom, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail; because man goes to his everlasting home, and the mourners go about the streets:”
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19 “Set me as a seal on your heart, as a seal on your arm; for love is strong as death. Jealousy is as cruel as Sheol.Sheol is the place of the dead. Its flashes are flashes of fire, a very flame of Yahweh.“Yahweh” is God’s proper Name, sometimes rendered “LORD” (all caps) in other translations.”
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20 “and behold, joy and gladness, killing cattle and killing sheep, eating meat and drinking wine: “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we will die.””
— Isaiah 22:13 WEB
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21 “He has swallowed up death forever! The Lord Yahweh will wipe away tears from off all faces. He will take the reproach of his people away from off all the earth, for Yahweh has spoken it.”
— Isaiah 25:8 WEB
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22 ““Because you have said, ‘We have made a covenant with death, and with Sheol Sheol is the place of the dead. are we in agreement. When the overflowing scourge passes through, it won’t come to us; for we have made lies our refuge, and we have hidden ourselves under falsehood.’””
— Isaiah 28:15 WEB
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23 “Death will be chosen rather than life by all the residue that remain of this evil family, that remain in all the places where I have driven them,” says Yahweh of Armies.”
— Jeremiah 8:3 WEB
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24 ““You shall say to this people, ‘Yahweh says: “Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death.”
— Jeremiah 21:8 WEB
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25 “The whole valley of the dead bodies and of the ashes, and all the fields to the brook Kidron, to the corner of the horse gate toward the east, will be holy to Yahweh. It will not be plucked up or thrown down any more forever.””
— Jeremiah 31:40 WEB
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26 “I will ransom them from the power of Sheol.Sheol is the place of the dead. I will redeem them from death! Death, where are your plagues? Sheol, where is your destruction? “Compassion will be hidden from my eyes.”
— Hosea 13:14 WEB
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27 “the people who sat in darkness saw a great light, to those who sat in the region and shadow of death, to them light has dawned.”Isaiah 9:1-2”
— Matthew 4:16 WEB
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28 “Don’t be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna. or, Hell.”
— Matthew 10:28 WEB
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29 “For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, and whoever will lose his life for my sake will find it.”
— Matthew 16:25 WEB
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30 “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome The word translated “overcome” (katelaben) can also be translated “comprehended.” It refers to getting a grip on an enemy to defeat him. it.”
— John 1:5 WEB
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31 “One who believes in the Son has eternal life, but one who disobeys The same word can be translated “disobeys” or “disbelieves” in this context. the Son won’t see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.””
— John 3:36 WEB
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32 ““Most certainly I tell you, he who hears my word, and believes him who sent me, has eternal life, and doesn’t come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.”
— John 5:24 WEB
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33 ““You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and these are they which testify about me.”
— John 5:39 WEB
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34 “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.”
— John 11:25 WEB
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35 “Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?””
— John 11:26 WEB
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36 “He who loves his life will lose it. He who hates his life in this world will keep it to eternal life.”
— John 12:25 WEB
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37 “This saying therefore went out among the brothers,The word for “brothers” here may be also correctly translated “brothers and sisters” or “siblings.” that this disciple wouldn’t die. Yet Jesus didn’t say to him that he wouldn’t die, but, “If I desire that he stay until I come, what is that to you?””
— John 21:23 WEB
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38 “knowing that Christ, being raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no more has dominion over him!”
— Romans 6:9 WEB
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39 “For the death that he died, he died to sin one time; but the life that he lives, he lives to God.”
— Romans 6:10 WEB
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40 “or, ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’Deuteronomy 30:13 (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead.)””
— Romans 10:7 WEB
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41 “But when this perishable body will have become imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then what is written will happen: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”Isaiah 25:8”
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42 ““Death, where is your sting? Hades,or, Hell where is your victory?”compare Hosea 13:14”
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43 “For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus may be revealed in our mortal flesh.”
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44 “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
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45 “and the Living one. I was dead, and behold, I am alive forever and ever. Amen. I have the keys of Death and of Hades.or, Hell”
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46 “Don’t be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.”
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47 “In those days people will seek death, and will in no way find it. They will desire to die, and death will flee from them.”
— Revelation 9:6 WEB
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48 “They overcame him because of the Lamb’s blood, and because of the word of their testimony. They didn’t love their life, even to death.”
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49 “I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write, ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them.””
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50 “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away.””
For your week
Reflect
Consider how Jesus' promise in John 11:25-26 speaks to your heart. Reflect on the assurance of eternal life and the hope it brings amid grief.
Pray
Heavenly Father, thank You for the hope of eternal life through Jesus. Comfort those who grieve and fill our hearts with peace. Amen.
Apply
This week, write a letter of encouragement to someone who is grieving. Share a comforting Bible verse with them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bible say about death?
The Bible acknowledges death as a part of life but not the end. In Deuteronomy 30:19, God sets before us life and death, urging us to choose life. Jesus' words in John 11:25-26 assure us of resurrection and eternal life for those who believe. Death is seen as a transition to a new life with God, where suffering ceases.
What happens when we die?
The Bible offers hope beyond death. In John 11:25-26, Jesus promises eternal life for believers. Paul also speaks of being "away from the body and at home with the Lord" (2 Corinthians 5:8). Death is not the end but a passage into God's presence, where believers find peace and joy beyond this life.
How do I comfort someone facing death?
Comfort those facing death with the hope found in Scripture. Share John 11:25-26, where Jesus promises eternal life. Offer your presence and listen with compassion. Encourage them with the promise of God's eternal love and the hope of being reunited in His presence. Pray with them, seeking God's peace and comfort.
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