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What Does the Bible Say About Death?

Biblical perspective on death, dying, the afterlife, and finding comfort in God's promises

Quick Answer

The Bible teaches that death entered the world through sin (Romans 5:12) but that Jesus conquered death through His resurrection. For believers, death is not the end but a transition to eternal life with God. 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 declares "O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?... Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

Updated April 14, 2026

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Victory Over Death Through Christ

The Bible's triumphant message about Jesus conquering death.

“"O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 (ESV)

“Jesus said to her, "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. Do you believe this?"”
— John 11:25-26 (ESV)

“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
— Romans 6:23 (ESV)

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
— Revelation 21:4 (ESV)

Comfort in Times of Grief

God's promises of comfort and hope for those who mourn.

“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.”
— Psalm 23:4 (ESV)

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction.”
— 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (ESV)

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
— Matthew 5:4 (ESV)

“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (ESV)

An Eternal Perspective

Understanding death in light of eternity and God's greater plan.

“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
— Philippians 1:21 (ESV)

“Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:8 (ESV)

“It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for this is the end of all mankind, and the living will lay it to heart.”
— Ecclesiastes 7:2 (ESV)