Bible Verses for Easter
Easter is the morning the tomb was found empty and death lost its hold. These verses proclaim the risen Christ and the living hope his resurrection gives.
The Bible speaks to Easter. Verses such as Matthew 28:6, Luke 24:6, and John 11:25 remind us that God is near, that we can bring our hearts to him, and that we are not alone in it.
“He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.”
Matthew 28:6“He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,”
Luke 24:6“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“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8“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“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
2 Corinthians 5:17“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“Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.”
Psalms 16:9“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
John 3:17“In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.”
1 John 4:9“For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.”
Psalms 16:10“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”
Luke 15:10
These verses are offered for comfort and are not a substitute for professional care.
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Common questions
What does the Bible say about Easter?
The Bible speaks to Easter. Verses such as Matthew 28:6, Luke 24:6, and John 11:25 remind us that God is near, that we can bring our hearts to him, and that we are not alone in it.
What is the best Bible verse for Easter?
Matthew 28:6 is one of the most turned-to verses for Easter, and many also return to Luke 24:6 and John 11:25. The best verse is the one that meets you where you are today; read a few slowly and keep the one that steadies you.
What are short Bible verses for Easter?
Short, easy-to-hold verses for Easter include Matthew 28:6, Psalms 16:9, and Luke 24:6. A single line, read slowly and carried through the day, can quiet a hard moment.
Which Psalm helps with Easter?
Psalms 16:9 is a comforting psalm for Easter. The Psalms give honest words for what the heart feels, from sorrow to trust, which is why so many return to them.
How can I use these Bible verses for Easter?
Read one verse slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words. Keep it somewhere you will see it, and let it be a companion through the day rather than a task to finish.