When you think about Easter, you might picture bunnies, baskets and chocolate. But even though Easter is significantly commercialized in stores and society in general, its origin is rooted in the Bible as it celebrates Jesus being raised from the dead and defeating sin and death! Ready to dive into Easter's biblical background? Read on for 50 Easter Bible verses!The Christian faith is structured around the foundation of Christ's death on the cross and subsequent resurrection. Jesus was sent from Heaven into the world to ultimately die for the sins of those who believe and offer salvation through His sacrifice. Therefore, Easter is one of the most joyous celebrations in the church, as Christians proclaim, "He is risen!" and are reminded of God's triumphant love and power.There are plenty of scriptures that emphasize this incredible event and celebration—prophecies from the Old Testament, descriptions in all four gospels about Jesus' life, death, and resurrection and details throughout the rest of the New Testament about what Christ's sacrifice means for those who believe how Christians are called to live because of this sacrifice and continuing grace that is offered from God. Enjoy reading through these verses as you celebrate Easter Sunday!Related: Egg-cellent Questions We're Hoppy To Answer—When Is Easter 2025, and What Is the True Meaning of Easter?
Easter Bible Verses and Scriptures
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1. "And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here." — Mark 16:62. "But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel." — Luke 24:1-43. "Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." — Romans 10:94. "See, we are going up to Jerusalem. And the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death and deliver him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day." — Matthew 20:18-195. "He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.” — Luke 24:6-7Related: 60 of the Best Easter Basket Ideas6. "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep." — 1 Corinthians 15:3-67. "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." — Zechariah 9:98. "He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." — Colossians 1:13-149. "We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life." — Romans 6:410. "And he began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes and be killed, and after three days rise again." — Mark 8:31
Short Easter Bible Verses
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12. "And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all." — Acts 4:33
14. "Jesus answered them, 'Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.'" — John 2:19
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17. " Who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God." — 1 Peter 1:21
19. "When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. And they were saying to one another, 'Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?' And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed." — Mark 16:1-5
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Easter Bible Verses for Kids and Adults
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22. "For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him." — 1 Thessalonians 4:14
24. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." — 1 Peter 1:3
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27. "And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." — Philippians 2:8
29. "But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed." — Isaiah 53:5
30. "As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, 'Peace to you!' But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. And he said to them, 'Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.'” — Luke 24:36-39
Bible Verses To Celebrate the Holy Day
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32. "And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power." — 1 Corinthians 6:14
34. "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes." — Romans 1:16
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37. "For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive." — 1 Corinthians 15:21-22
39. "Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, 'Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!' And having said this he breathed his last." — Luke 23:46
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Resurrection Scriptures for Easter
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42. "So is it with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable. It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body." — 1 Corinthians 15:42-44
44. "And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, 'Why do you seek the living among the dead?'" — Luke 24:5
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47. "If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you." — Romans 8:11
49. "For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, 'This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.' For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes." — 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
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