What does the Bible say about memory after death?

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

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Bible verses about memory after death

1. Ecclesiastes 9:5 — For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. 5 votes
2. Isaiah 65:17 — For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. 5 votes
3. 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: 4 votes
4. Proverbs 10:7 — The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. 3 votes
5. Luke 16:19 — There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 3 votes
6. Revelation 21:4 — And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. 3 votes
7. Ecclesiastes 12:7 — Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. 2 votes
8. 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
9. 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. 2 votes
10. John 14:1 — Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 votes
11. Romans 14:8 — For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s. 2 votes
12. Philippians 3:20 — For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: 2 votes
13. 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

Where these verses are

John (3), Ecclesiastes (2), Proverbs (1), Isaiah (1), Matthew (1), Luke (1), Romans (1), Philippians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), Revelation (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.