53+ Easter Bible Verses About Jesus Resurrection

The story of Jesus' resurrection is one that has shaped the foundation of Christianity for centuries. As we celebrate Easter, it's important to reflect on the powerful verses in the Bible that remind us of this miraculous event. The scriptures are filled with words of hope, redemption, and eternal life, all stemming from the resurrection of Christ.

Within this article, you'll find 56 Bible verses and 7 Christian quotes that delve deep into the significance of Jesus' victory over death. Each of these verses has been taken from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. Let's journey together through these words of wisdom and draw closer to understanding the essence of Easter.

The Empty Tomb

"He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay."

- Matthew 28:6

"And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus."

- Luke 24:3

"But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,"

- John 20:11

"And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you."

- Matthew 28:7

"And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?"

- Luke 24:5

"Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away."

- John 20:15

"And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun."

- Mark 16:2

Witnesses of the Resurrection

"Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have."

- Luke 24:39

"Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you."

- John 20:19

"Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing."

- John 20:27

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"To whom also he showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God."

- Acts 1:3

"And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep."

- 1 Corinthians 15:5-6

"And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you."

- John 20:26

"But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept."

- 1 Corinthians 15:20

Significance of the Resurrection

"I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:"

- John 11:25

"For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him."

- 1 Thessalonians 4:14

"Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification."

- Romans 4:25

"If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept."

- 1 Corinthians 15:19-20

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,"

- 1 Peter 1:3

"Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you."

- 2 Corinthians 4:14

"But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you."

- Romans 8:11

The Victory Over Death

"O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?"

- 1 Corinthians 15:55

"For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead."

- 1 Corinthians 15:21

"But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

- 1 Corinthians 15:57

"He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it."

- Isaiah 25:8

"For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:"

- 1 Thessalonians 4:16

"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life."

- John 5:24

"For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death."

- 1 Corinthians 15:25-26

Christ's Power and Authority

"All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth."

- Matthew 28:18

"Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,"

- Ephesians 1:20

"Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:"

- Philippians 2:9

"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

"Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:"

- Ephesians 1:21

"He is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."

- Colossians 1:18

"And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,"

- Ephesians 1:22

The Promise of Eternal Life

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

- John 3:16

"And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son."

- 1 John 5:11

"He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him."

- John 3:36

"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life."

- John 6:47

"And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand."

- John 10:28

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

- Romans 6:23

"And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life."

- 1 John 2:25

Faith in the Resurrection

"But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain."

- 1 Corinthians 15:13-14

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."

- Romans 10:9

"For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:"

- Romans 6:5

"Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed."

- John 20:29

"For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him."

- 1 Thessalonians 4:14

"Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God."

- 1 Peter 1:21

"If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained."

- 1 Timothy 4:6

Witnesses of the Resurrection

"To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:"

- Acts 1:3

"And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep."

- 1 Corinthians 15:5-6

"And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time."

- 1 Corinthians 15:8

"Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have."

- Luke 24:39

"And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight."

- Acts 1:9

"Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you."

- John 20:19

"For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty."

- 2 Peter 1:16

Reflections on the Resurrection

"The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what my circumstances."

- Rick Warren

"The resurrection is at the core of our beliefs as Christians. Without it, our faith is meaningless."

- Sarah Palin

"Jesus’s resurrection is the beginning of God’s new project not to snatch people away from earth to heaven but to colonize earth with the life of heaven."

- N.T. Wright

"The resurrection of Jesus changes the face of death for all His people. Death is no longer a prison, but a passage into God’s presence. Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won’t stay there."

- Clarence W. Hall

"The story of Easter is the story of God’s wonderful window of divine surprise."

- Carl Knudsen

"The tomb of Christ is famous because of what it does not contain."

- Sam Morris

"The cross tells us that God understands our sin and our suffering, for he took them upon himself in the Person of Jesus Christ. The resurrection tells us that God has triumphed over both."

- Billy Graham

Conclusion

The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as a pivotal moment in history, offering hope, renewal, and a promise of eternal life for all who believe. The verses and reflections shared in this compilation provide a profound testament to the undying love and grace of God and the transformative power of the resurrection. May they uplift, inspire, and strengthen your faith as you ponder the profound impact of Christ's victory over death.

"But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept."

- 1 Corinthians 15:20

"Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you."

- 2 Corinthians 4:14

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,"

- 1 Peter 1:3