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50 Bible Verses About the Resurrection

Explore Bible verses on resurrection, offering hope and renewal. Discover the significance of Christ's resurrection and its promise for believers.

By The Editorial Team

Verses sourced from the World English Bible (public domain). Selection follows our editorial policy. Last reviewed 2026-04-23. See all sources.

The resurrection is a central theme in the Bible, symbolizing hope and renewal for believers. Christ's resurrection, as noted in 1 Corinthians 15:4, affirms victory over death and promises eternal life. This event serves as a foundation for Christian faith, offering assurance of resurrection for all who believe.

“that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,”
— 1 Corinthians 15:4 WEB

The sun rises, casting its warm light over a world that has seen darkness fade away. In this daily miracle of dawn, we glimpse the hope and promise found in the resurrection. The resurrection is not just an ancient story; it’s a living testament to renewal and new beginnings. In 1 Corinthians 15:4, Paul writes about Christ being raised on the third day, affirming the central truth of Christian faith. This event transforms despair into hope and death into life.

Isaiah 26:19 speaks of the dead rising and awakening to sing, echoing the hope of resurrection. Jesus’ ministry, as seen in Matthew 11:5, brings life and healing, even raising the dead. His own resurrection, foretold in Matthew 16:21, gives us the ultimate assurance that death is not the end. The resurrection is a powerful promise, emphasizing that life is restored and renewed. It’s a call to trust in God’s power to bring life out of death.

50 verses

  1. 1

    “Your dead shall live. My dead bodies shall arise. Awake and sing, you who dwell in the dust; for your dew is like the dew of herbs, and the earth will cast out the departed spirits.”

  2. 2

    “the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear,Isaiah 35:5 the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.Isaiah 61:1-4”

  3. 3

    “and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptizer. He is risen from the dead. That is why these powers work in him.””

  4. 4

    “From that time, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.”

  5. 5

    “But concerning the resurrection of the dead, haven’t you read that which was spoken to you by God, saying,”

  6. 6

    “Go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead, and behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there you will see him.’ Behold, I have told you.””

  7. 7

    “He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.”

  8. 8

    “They kept this saying to themselves, questioning what the “rising from the dead” meant.”

  9. 9

    “But Jesus took him by the hand, and raised him up; and he arose.”

  10. 10

    “Very early on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen.”

  11. 11

    “Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John the things which you have seen and heard: that the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.”

  12. 12

    “saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.””

  13. 13

    “He isn’t here, but is risen. Remember what he told you when he was still in Galilee,”

  14. 14

    “returned from the tomb, and told all these things to the eleven, and to all the rest.”

  15. 15

    “When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he said this, and they believed the Scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.”

  16. 16

    “and will come out; those who have done good, to the resurrection of life; and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of judgment.”

  17. 17

    “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.”

  18. 18

    “For as yet they didn’t know the Scripture, that he must rise from the dead.”

  19. 19

    “beginning from the baptism of John, to the day that he was received up from us, of these one must become a witness with us of his resurrection.””

  20. 20

    “being upset because they taught the people and proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.”

  21. 21

    “With great power, the apostles gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all.”

  22. 22

    “When they had fulfilled all things that were written about him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a tomb.”

  23. 24

    “explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ.””

  24. 25

    “Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; but others said, “We want to hear you again concerning this.””

  25. 26

    “how the Christ must suffer, and how, by the resurrection of the dead, he would be first to proclaim light both to these people and to the Gentiles.””

  26. 27

    “We were buried therefore with him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life.”

  27. 28

    “For if we have become united with him in the likeness of his death, we will also be part of his resurrection;”

  28. 29

    “knowing that Christ, being raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no more has dominion over him!”

  29. 30

    “For to this end Christ died, rose, and lived again, that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living.”

  30. 31

    “that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,”

  31. 32

    “Now if Christ is preached, that he has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?”

  32. 33

    “But now Christ has been raised from the dead. He became the first fruits of those who are asleep.”

  33. 34

    “He died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for their sakes died and rose again.”

  34. 36

    “having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.”

  35. 37

    “For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.”

  36. 38

    “Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the offspringor, seed of David, according to my Good News,”

  37. 39

    “of the teaching of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.”

  38. 40

    “concluding that God is able to raise up even from the dead. Figuratively speaking, he also did receive him back from the dead.”

  39. 41

    “Women received their dead by resurrection.1 Kings 17:17-23; 2 Kings 4:32-37 Others were tortured, not accepting their deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection.”

  40. 42

    “having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever.”

  41. 43

    “This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you—not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,”

  42. 44

    “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world: your faith.”

  43. 45

    “and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us, and washed us from our sins by his blood;”

  44. 46

    ““To the angel of the assembly in Smyrna write: “The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life says these things:”

  45. 47

    “These are those who were not defiled with women, for they are virgins. These are those who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These were redeemed by Jesus from among men, the first fruits to God and to the Lamb.”

  46. 48

    “The rest of the dead didn’t live until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.”

  47. 49

    “Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over these, the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and will reign with him one thousand years.”

  48. 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 the resurrection as a symbol of hope in your life. It represents the possibility of new beginnings. The resurrection reassures us of God’s power over death and His promise of eternal life. Let this truth comfort you in times of doubt.

Pray

Dear God, thank You for the hope of resurrection. Help us to trust in Your power to bring life from death. May we find comfort in Your promises and strength in Your presence. Amen.

Apply

This week, reflect on 1 Corinthians 15:4 each morning. Write down ways you see renewal in your life. Let it remind you of God's promise of resurrection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about resurrection?

The Bible speaks of resurrection as a central theme of hope and renewal. In 1 Corinthians 15:4, Paul states that Christ was raised on the third day, a cornerstone of Christian belief. Isaiah 26:19 also speaks of the dead living again, highlighting the promise of new life. Resurrection signifies God's power to restore life. It reassures believers of eternal life beyond physical death.

Why is the resurrection important?

The resurrection is crucial because it confirms Jesus’ victory over death. Matthew 16:21 details Jesus predicting His death and resurrection, which validates His divinity and promises eternal life to believers. Without the resurrection, faith would be in vain (1 Corinthians 15:17). It is the foundation of Christian hope, assuring us that death is not the end but a passage to eternal life with God.

Will we be resurrected?

The Bible assures believers of resurrection. In 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Paul explains that as Christ was raised, those who belong to Him will also be raised. Matthew 22:31 references God's promise of resurrection for believers. This promise offers hope of eternal life, transforming how Christians view life and death. Resurrection is a divine guarantee of life beyond the grave.

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