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25 Easter Bible Verses Declaring The Resurrection Of Christ

Up from the Grave, He Arose!

Easter is a celebration of hope and renewal, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a central event in the Christian faith and holds great significance in the hearts of believers around the world.

The Bible contains numerous verses that speak to the power and importance of Easter, and these verses serve as a reminder of the triumph of life over death and the transformative love of God.

The 25 Bible verses about Easter included in this list are drawn from the New King James Version of the Bible and span across several books, from the Gospels to the letters of Paul.

They offer a rich tapestry of perspectives on the event of the resurrection and its significance for those who believe in Jesus.

These verses serve as a source of inspiration, comfort, and encouragement for believers, and they offer a glimpse into the depths of the love and grace that God has shown to humanity through the resurrection of Jesus.

Whether you are a seasoned Christian or just beginning to explore your faith, these verses about Easter are a valuable resource for deepening your understanding of the resurrection and its impact on the world.

As you read and reflect on these verses, may you be filled with the joy and hope of the resurrection, and may you be inspired to live a life that bears witness to the transformative power of God’s love.

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Easter Bible Verses For Your Resurrection Sunday Celebration

Here’s a list of 25 Bible verses related to Easter:

  1. Isaiah 53:3 – “He is despised and rejected by men, a Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.”
  2. Mark 15:34 – “And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which is translated, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
  3. John 19:30 – “So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.”
  4. John 11:25-26 – “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?””
  5. Matthew 27:57-60 – “When evening had come, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be given to him. When Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and laid it in his new tomb which he had hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a large stone against the door of the tomb, and departed.”
  6. Luke 24:1-7 – “Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. And it happened, as they were greatly confused about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen!”
  7. Matthew 28:5-6 – “The angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.”
  8. Mark 16:6 – “But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him.”
  9. John 20:1-2 – “Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him.””
  10. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 – “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.”
  11. Romans 6:9-10 – “Knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him. For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God.”
  12. Colossians 1:18 – “And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.”
  13. 1 Peter 1:3-5 – “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you.”
  14. Revelation 1:18 – “I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.”
  15. Mark 14:22-24 – “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” Then He took the cup, and when He had given thanks He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. And He said to them, “This is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many.””
  16. Philippians 3:10 – “That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.”
  17. Ephesians 2:6 – “And raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”
  18. 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 – “But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive.”
  19. Hebrews 9:12 – “Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption.”
  20. Acts 10:40-41 – “Him God raised up on the third day, and showed Him openly, not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead.”
  21. 2 Corinthians 5:15 – “And He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.”
  22. Romans 4:25 – “Who was delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of our justification.”
  23. 1 Peter 2:24 – “Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.”
  24. 1 Corinthians 15:55 – “O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?”
  25. Luke 24:46-47 – “Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”

Final Thoughts About Easter

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In conclusion, these 25 Bible verses about Easter offer a rich and varied look at the event of the resurrection and its significance for Christians. From the triumph of life over death to the transformative power of God’s love, these verses provide a glimpse into the depth and beauty of the Easter story.

They serve as a reminder of the hope and renewal that Easter brings and offer encouragement and comfort to those who believe in Jesus.

The resurrection of Jesus is a central event in the Christian faith, and these verses help to bring that event to life in a powerful and meaningful way. They offer a glimpse into the heart of the Easter story and help to connect us with the love and grace of God in a profound and personal way.

Whether you are a seasoned Christian or just beginning to explore your faith, these verses are a valuable resource for deepening your understanding of Easter and the power of the resurrection.

In the end, the Easter story is about hope, renewal, and the transformative love of God. Through these 25 Bible verses about Easter, we are reminded of the depth and beauty of that story, and we are encouraged to live a life that reflects the hope and joy of the resurrection.

May these verses inspire you to embrace the hope and renewal of Easter and to live a life that bears witness to the transformative power of God’s love.

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Pastor Duke Taber
Pastor Duke Taber

Pastor Duke Taber

All articles have been written or reviewed by Pastor Duke Taber.
Pastor Duke Taber is an alumnus of Life Pacific University and Multnomah Biblical Seminary.
He has been in pastoral ministry since 1988.
Today he is the owner and managing editor of 3 successful Christian websites that support missionaries around the world.
He is currently starting a brand new church in Mesquite NV called Mesquite Worship Center, a Non-Denominational Spirit Filled Christian church in Mesquite Nevada.