Bible Verses About Death and Dying

What the Bible says about death — the last enemy conquered by Christ. Scripture for those facing death or losing a loved one. Below are 5 key passages from the King James Version (KJV) on this theme.

What does the Bible say about death and dying?

What the Bible says about death — the last enemy conquered by Christ. Scripture for those facing death or losing a loved one.

5 Bible Verses About Death and dying (KJV)

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

John 11:25 KJV Read John chapter 11 →

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”

Psalms 23:4 KJV Read Psalms chapter 23 →

“O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?”

1 Corinthians 15:55 KJV Read 1 Corinthians chapter 15 →

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

Revelation 21:4 KJV Read Revelation chapter 21 →

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,”

Romans 8:38 KJV Read Romans chapter 8 →

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Frequently Asked Questions About Death and dying in the Bible

What does the Bible say about death and dying?
What the Bible says about death — the last enemy conquered by Christ. Scripture for those facing death or losing a loved one. Key KJV passages: John 11:25, Psalms 23:4, 1 Corinthians 15:55, Revelation 21:4, Romans 8:38.
What are the best Bible verses about death and dying?
The most important KJV passages on death and dying include: John 11:25, Psalms 23:4, 1 Corinthians 15:55, Revelation 21:4, Romans 8:38. Read all 5 passages free at The Living Sword Bible — no account, no ads.
Where in the Bible does it talk about death and dying?
The Bible addresses death and dying throughout both Testaments. Key references include John 11:25, Psalms 23:4, 1 Corinthians 15:55, Revelation 21:4, Romans 8:38. Explore every passage in context at thelivingsword.org.
What does the New Testament say about death and dying?
New Testament scriptures on death and dying: John 11:25, 1 Corinthians 15:55, Revelation 21:4, Romans 8:38. Read them free at The Living Sword Bible.
What does the Old Testament say about death and dying?
Old Testament scriptures on death and dying: Psalms 23:4. See them in full context free at The Living Sword.
How do I study Bible verses about death and dying?
The Living Sword Bible app offers word-by-word study with original Hebrew and Greek, multiple translations (KJV, World English Bible, Geneva Bible, Young's Literal, ASV, Darby), cross-references, and an AI companion that answers only from Scripture. Read all 5 passages on death and dying at thelivingsword.org — free, no account, no download required.

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