Easter is a time of profound reflection and celebration for Christians around the world, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Bible contains numerous passages that point to this momentous event, offering both hope and comfort. Here are 50 key Easter Bible verses from the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible, highlighting the significance of the resurrection and the victory over sin and death.
1. Matthew 28:6
“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”
This is one of the most powerful proclamations of Easter, as the angel speaks to the women at the tomb, declaring the resurrection of Jesus. It marks the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise that He would rise on the third day.
2. Luke 24:6-7
“He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.'”
This passage reminds us of Jesus’ foretelling of His death and resurrection. The angel reminds the disciples of His words, offering a deep reflection on God‘s faithfulness.
3. John 11:25-26
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?'”
In this powerful statement, Jesus affirms His identity as the source of eternal life. This verse offers hope that death is not the end for those who believe in Him.
4. Mark 16:6
“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.”
Mark’s account of the resurrection is marked by a clear declaration that Jesus has risen, offering believers the joy of knowing that He is alive.
5. 1 Corinthians 15:20-22
“But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.”
Paul emphasizes the centrality of the resurrection, explaining that Jesus is the first to be resurrected, giving hope that others will follow in His footsteps.
6. Romans 6:4
“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.”
This verse connects the resurrection of Jesus with the believer’s spiritual renewal. Just as Jesus was raised, believers are also raised to new life.
7. Matthew 28:5-7
“The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.'”
The angel’s message offers both comfort and instruction. The women are encouraged to go and tell the disciples, becoming the first to proclaim the good news of Jesus’ resurrection.
8. John 20:19-20
“On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!’ After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.”
In this passage, Jesus appears to the disciples after His resurrection, offering them peace and showing them the marks of His crucifixion as proof of His resurrection.
9. John 20:29
“Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.'”
Jesus offers a blessing to those who have not physically seen Him but believe in His resurrection, highlighting the power of faith.
10. 1 Peter 1:3
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
Peter celebrates the living hope that believers have because of the resurrection. It is through Jesus’ resurrection that Christians have access to this hope.
11. Acts 2:32
“God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it.”
Peter’s bold proclamation on the day of Pentecost declares the resurrection as a witnessed fact. The apostles are living testimonies to the risen Christ.
12. Romans 8:11
“And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.”
This verse speaks of the power of the Holy Spirit, who raised Jesus from the dead, now dwelling in believers to give them life.
13. Philippians 3:10-11
“I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.”
Paul expresses a deep desire to understand and experience the power of Christ’s resurrection, demonstrating that it is through the resurrection that believers also experience transformation.
14. Colossians 3:1
“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.”
Believers are called to live in light of their resurrection with Christ, focusing on eternal things rather than earthly distractions.
15. Revelation 1:18
“I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.”
Jesus’ declaration emphasizes His authority over death. His resurrection is a victory over death, and He holds the keys to eternal life.
16. Luke 24:34
“and saying, ‘It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.'”
This verse highlights the early reports of the resurrection, with the disciples sharing their testimony of seeing the risen Christ.
17. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
“For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.”
Paul affirms the gospel message, summarizing the essential truths of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection.
18. Hebrews 13:20-21
“Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
This verse connects the resurrection with God’s work in the lives of believers, empowering them to live according to His will.
19. Luke 24:31
“Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight.”
In this powerful moment on the road to Emmaus, the disciples’ eyes are opened to recognize the risen Jesus, illustrating how the resurrection reveals deeper truths about Christ.
20. 2 Timothy 2:8
“Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel.”
Paul encourages Timothy to remember the centrality of the resurrection in the gospel message.
Certainly! Continuing with the remaining Easter Bible verses, here’s the rest of the list of the Top 50 Easter Bible Verses in NIV 2025.
21. Romans 4:25
“He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.”
Paul emphasizes the dual purpose of Christ’s death and resurrection—while His death paid the penalty for our sins, His resurrection confirms our justification before God.
22. Matthew 27:52-53
“The tombs broke open and the bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people.”
This miraculous event reveals the power of Jesus’ resurrection, bringing life not only to Himself but also to many others, confirming His authority over death.
23. 1 Corinthians 15:54-55
“When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: ‘Death has been swallowed up in victory.’ ‘Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?'”
Paul triumphantly declares that because of Christ’s resurrection, death has been defeated. This victory over death is a central theme of the Easter message.
24. John 20:28
“Thomas said to him, ‘My Lord and my God!'”
In this profound declaration, Thomas, upon seeing the risen Jesus, acknowledges His divine nature. It highlights the significance of the resurrection in revealing Jesus as both Lord and God.
25. Matthew 16:21
“From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.”
Jesus clearly predicts His death and resurrection, underscoring that both were essential components of His mission on Earth.
26. 2 Corinthians 4:14
“We know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you to himself.”
This verse brings great comfort, assuring believers that just as God raised Jesus, He will also raise them to eternal life, promising resurrection for all who are in Christ.
27. Acts 13:30
“But God raised him from the dead,”
This simple yet profound declaration captures the essence of the gospel—the resurrection of Jesus is a divine act by God, confirming His authority and power over death.
28. Ephesians 1:19-20
“and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms.”
Paul connects the power of the resurrection with the strength that is available to believers, showing how the resurrection is not just a past event but a present reality for Christians.
29. Romans 5:10
“For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!”
Paul highlights that through Christ’s resurrection, believers are not only reconciled with God but also saved by His life—offering eternal life through His victory over death.
30. 1 Thessalonians 4:14
“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.”
Paul comforts the Thessalonians with the truth of the resurrection, assuring them that those who have died in Christ will also be resurrected when He returns.
31. Acts 17:31
“For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead.”
This verse ties the resurrection to the promise of future judgment, confirming that Jesus’ resurrection is a sign of His authority to judge the world.
32. Colossians 1:18
“And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.”
Paul describes Jesus as the “firstborn from among the dead,” emphasizing that His resurrection is the first of many to come, establishing His preeminence.
33. Matthew 17:22-23
“When they came together in Galilee, he said to them, ‘The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised to life.’ And the disciples were filled with grief.”
Jesus forewarns His disciples of His upcoming death and resurrection, highlighting both the sorrow of His suffering and the hope of His victory.
34. John 5:28-29
“Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out—those who have done what is good will rise to live, and those who have done what is evil will rise to be condemned.”
Jesus speaks of the future resurrection, where all will be raised, and those who have trusted in Him will experience eternal life.
35. Luke 24:36-39
“While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’ They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. He said to them, ‘Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.'”
Jesus’ appearance to the disciples demonstrates the physical nature of His resurrection. It serves as evidence that He truly rose from the dead, affirming His victory over death.
36. Romans 8:34
“Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.”
This verse connects the resurrection of Jesus with His ongoing intercession for believers, highlighting His role as our advocate before the Father.
37. John 14:19
“Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.”
Jesus promises His disciples that His resurrection guarantees their future life. His victory over death is a promise of eternal life for all who believe in Him.
38. 1 Corinthians 15:16-18
“For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.”
Paul stresses the importance of the resurrection, declaring that without it, the foundation of the Christian faith crumbles.
39. Matthew 28:18-20
“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.'”
The Great Commission, delivered after Jesus’ resurrection, empowers His followers to spread the message of His resurrection to the ends of the earth.
40. John 2:19-22
“Jesus answered them, ‘Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.’ They replied, ‘It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to raise it in three days?’ But the temple he had spoken of was his body. After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the Scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken.”
This passage reveals that Jesus’ resurrection was predicted, symbolizing the resurrection of His body, which would be the foundation for His future work.
41. Hebrews 7:25
“Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”
This verse highlights the eternal nature of Jesus’ role as our intercessor. Through His resurrection, He continues to advocate for us before God, ensuring that we can approach God with confidence.
42. Luke 24:51
“While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.”
As Jesus ascends into heaven after His resurrection, He leaves His disciples with a blessing. His ascension is a pivotal moment, signifying His exaltation and the promise of His return.
43. Romans 6:9
“For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him.”
This verse emphasizes the finality of Jesus’ victory over death. His resurrection guarantees that He will never face death again, and it offers believers assurance that death no longer has power over them.
44. Matthew 28:11-15
“While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. When the chief priests had met with the elders and devised a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money, telling them, ‘You are to say, “His disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep.”’ This story has been widely circulated among the Jews to this very day.”
This passage details the deceitful attempts to cover up the resurrection, but it also reinforces the truth that Jesus indeed rose from the dead. Despite the efforts to suppress the truth, the resurrection cannot be hidden.
45. John 21:14
“This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from the dead.”
Jesus appears to the disciples multiple times after His resurrection, providing further proof of the reality of His risen body and reinforcing His mission and message.
46. Acts 10:40-41
“But God raised him from the dead on the third day and caused him to be seen. He was not seen by all the people, but by witnesses whom God had already chosen—by us who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.”
Peter’s testimony to Cornelius in Acts emphasizes the tangible reality of the resurrection, as the apostles were eyewitnesses to Jesus’ resurrection and spent time with Him after He rose.
47. Revelation 5:5-6
“Then one of the elders said to me, ‘Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.’ Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders.”
This powerful imagery in Revelation reveals Jesus, the Lamb who was slain and is now victorious, standing as the risen Savior in heaven. His resurrection is central to His authority and victory.
48. John 16:16-22
“A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me. Some of his disciples said to one another, ‘What is this that he says to us, “A little while, and you will not see me; and again a little while, and you will see me”; and, “because I am going to the Father”?'”
Jesus speaks to His disciples about His imminent death and resurrection, explaining the temporary separation they will experience but assuring them that they will see Him again, which is fulfilled in His post-resurrection appearances.
49. Matthew 28:2-4
“There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.”
The dramatic scene at the tomb underscores the power of the resurrection. The angel’s appearance, along with the earthquake, signals that something extraordinary has happened—Jesus has risen from the dead.
50. 1 Corinthians 15:57
“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Paul concludes his discussion of the resurrection with a triumphant declaration. The victory over sin and death is given to believers through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which becomes the source of all Christian hope.
Conclusion
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. These 50 Bible verses, drawn from both the Gospels and the Epistles, underscore the profound significance of this event. From Jesus’ own predictions of His death and resurrection to the early Christian proclamations and the apostolic teachings, the resurrection is central to the Gospel message.
The verses highlight not only the historical reality of Jesus’ resurrection but also its spiritual implications. It is through the resurrection that believers are assured of eternal life, justified before God, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Jesus’ victory over death provides hope for the present and the future, offering new birth, reconciliation with God, and the promise of eternal life.
As we reflect on these powerful scriptures, let us embrace the living hope that comes through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. His triumph over death offers us the assurance that, through Him, we too can experience new life, both now and forevermore.
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