What does the Bible say about life after death?

12 verses about life after death, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about life after death

1. John 11:25 — Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 5 votes
2. John 3:16 — 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. 4 votes
3. John 5:24 — 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. 4 votes
4. Luke 23:43 — And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. 3 votes
5. John 14:1 — Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 3 votes
6. Matthew 10:28 — And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. 2 votes
7. John 16:22 — And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. 2 votes
8. Romans 6:23 — For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 2 votes
9. 1 Corinthians 15:51 — Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 2 votes
10. Philippians 3:20 — For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: 2 votes
11. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 — But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 2 votes
12. Hebrews 9:27 — And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: 2 votes

Where these verses are

John (5), Matthew (1), Luke (1), Romans (1), 1 Corinthians (1), Philippians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), Hebrews (1)

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Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.