Verses Related to the Topic of Death

Genesis 2:17

KJV

But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.

ASV

but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.

WEB

but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat of it; for in the day that you eat of it you will surely die."

Philippians 1:21

KJV

For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.

ASV

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

WEB

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

1 Thessalonians 4:14

KJV

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

ASV

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also that are fallen asleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

WEB

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.

1 Peter 1:3

KJV

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,

ASV

Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy begat us again unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

WEB

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy became our father again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

Matthew 10:28

KJV

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.

ASV

And be not afraid of them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

WEB

Don't be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.

2 Corinthians 5:1

KJV

For we know that if our earthly house of [this] tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

ASV

For we know that if the earthly house of our tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.

WEB

For we know that if the earthly house of our tent is dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.

Matthew 26:38

KJV

Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

ASV

Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: abide ye here, and watch with me.

WEB

Then he said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch with me."

Isaiah 26:19

KJV

Thy dead [men] shall live, [together with] my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew [is as] the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead.

ASV

Thy dead shall live; my dead bodies shall arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in the dust; for thy dew is [as] the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast forth the dead.

WEB

Your dead shall live. My dead bodies shall arise. Awake and sing, you who dwell in the dust; for your dew is like the dew of herbs, and the earth will cast forth the dead.

1 Corinthians 15:54

KJV

So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

ASV

But when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

WEB

But when this corruptible will have put on incorruption, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then what is written will happen: "Death is swallowed up in victory."

James 1:12

KJV

Blessed [is] the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

ASV

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which [the Lord] promised to them that love him.

WEB

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

Psalm 49:15

KJV

But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.

ASV

But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol; For he will receive me. {{Selah

WEB

But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, for he will receive me. Selah.

Acts 2:24

KJV

Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

ASV

whom God raised up, having loosed the pangs of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

WEB

whom God raised up, having freed him from the agony of death, because it was not possible that he should be held by it.

John 14:6

KJV

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

ASV

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

WEB

Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

2 Timothy 1:10

KJV

But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

ASV

but hath now been manifested by the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,

WEB

but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the Good News.

Isaiah 38:18

KJV

For the grave cannot praise thee, death can [not] celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth.

ASV

For Sheol cannot praise thee, death cannot celebrate thee: They that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth.

WEB

For Sheol can't praise you. Death can't celebrate you. Those who go down into the pit can't hope for your truth.

Psalm 73:26

KJV

My flesh and my heart faileth: [but] God [is] the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

ASV

My flesh and my heart faileth; [But] God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever.

WEB

My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Colossians 3:3

KJV

For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

ASV

For ye died, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

WEB

For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

Isaiah 25:8

KJV

He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken [it].

ASV

He hath swallowed up death for ever; and the Lord Jehovah will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the reproach of his people will he take away from off all the earth: for Jehovah hath spoken it.

WEB

He has swallowed up death forever! The Lord Yahweh will wipe away tears from off all faces. He will take the reproach of his people away from off all the earth, for Yahweh has spoken it.

Luke 16:22

KJV

And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;

ASV

And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and that he was carried away by the angels into Abraham's bosom: and the rich man also died, and was buried.

WEB

It happened that the beggar died, and that he was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died, and was buried.

Acts 13:36

KJV

For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:

ASV

For David, after he had in his own generation served the counsel of God, fell asleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:

WEB

For David, after he had in his own generation served the counsel of God, fell asleep, and was laid with his fathers, and saw decay.

Hebrews 2:9

KJV

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

ASV

But we behold him who hath been made a little lower than the angels, [even] Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for every [man] .

WEB

But we see him who has been made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for everyone.

2 Corinthians 4:11

KJV

For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.

ASV

For we who live are always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh.

WEB

For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus may be revealed in our mortal flesh.

Revelation 2:10

KJV

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast [some] of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

ASV

Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer: behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.

WEB

Don't be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Job 14:14

KJV

If a man die, shall he live [again]? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.

ASV

If a man die, shall he live [again] ? All the days of my warfare would I wait, Till my release should come.

WEB

If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my warfare would I wait, until my release should come.

1 Samuel 2:6

KJV

The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.

ASV

Jehovah killeth, and maketh alive: He bringeth down to Sheol, and bringeth up.

WEB

"Yahweh kills, and makes alive. He brings down to Sheol, and brings up.

Romans 8:38

KJV

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

ASV

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,

WEB

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,

Psalm 90:10

KJV

The days of our years [are] threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength [they be] fourscore years, yet [is] their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.

ASV

The days of our years are threescore years and ten, Or even by reason of strength fourscore years; Yet is their pride but labor and sorrow; For it is soon gone, and we fly away.

WEB

The days of our years are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty years; yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for it passes quickly, and we fly away.

Hebrews 2:14

KJV

Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

ASV

Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

WEB

Since then the children have shared in flesh and blood, he also himself in the same way partook of the same, that through death he might bring to nothing him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,

1 Corinthians 15:55

KJV

O death, where [is] thy sting? O grave, where [is] thy victory?

ASV

O death, where is thy victory? O death, where is thy sting?

WEB

"Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?"

Hosea 13:14

KJV

I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.

ASV

I will ransom them from the power of Sheol; I will redeem them from death: O death, where are thy plagues? O Sheol, where is thy destruction? repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.

WEB

I will ransom them from the power of Sheol. I will redeem them from death! Death, where are your plagues? Sheol, where is your destruction? "Compassion will be hidden from my eyes.

Genesis 5:5

KJV

And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died.

ASV

And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died.

WEB

All the days that Adam lived were nine hundred thirty years, then he died.

1 Corinthians 15:22

KJV

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

ASV

For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.

WEB

For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.

John 10:10

KJV

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.

ASV

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have [it] abundantly.

WEB

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

John 3:16

KJV

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.

ASV

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

WEB

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Luke 20:36

KJV

Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.

ASV

for neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.

WEB

For they can't die any more, for they are like the angels, and are children of God, being children of the resurrection.

Mark 8:35

KJV

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.

ASV

For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's shall save it.

WEB

For whoever wants to save his life will lose it; and whoever will lose his life for my sake and the sake of the Good News will save it.

Ecclesiastes 3:2

KJV

A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up [that which is] planted;

ASV

a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

WEB

a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

1 John 5:11

KJV

And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

ASV

And the witness is this, that God gave unto us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

WEB

The testimony is this, that God gave to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

Deuteronomy 32:39

KJV

See now that I, [even] I, [am] he, and [there is] no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither [is there any] that can deliver out of my hand.

ASV

See now that I, even I, am he, And there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal; And there is none that can deliver out of my hand.

WEB

"See now that I, even I, am he, There is no god with me. I kill, and I make alive. I wound, and I heal. There is no one who can deliver out of my hand.

Luke 12:4

KJV

And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

ASV

And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

WEB

"I tell you, my friends, don't be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

Philippians 3:10

KJV

That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;

ASV

that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed unto his death;

WEB

that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed to his death;

2 Samuel 14:14

KJV

For we must needs die, and [are] as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God respect [any] person: yet doth he devise means, that his banished be not expelled from him.

ASV

For we must needs die, and are as water split on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God take away life, but deviseth means, that he that is banished be not an outcast from him.

WEB

For we must die, and are as water split on the ground, which can't be gathered up again; neither does God take away life, but devises means, that he who is banished not be an outcast from him.

Proverbs 11:7

KJV

When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust [men] perisheth.

ASV

When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish; And the hope of iniquity perisheth.

WEB

When a wicked man dies, hope perishes, and expectation of power comes to nothing.

Job 30:23

KJV

For I know [that] thou wilt bring me [to] death, and [to] the house appointed for all living.

ASV

For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, And to the house appointed for all living.

WEB

For I know that you will bring me to death, To the house appointed for all living.

2 Corinthians 5:8

KJV

We are confident, [I say], and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

ASV

we are of good courage, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.

WEB

We are courageous, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.

1 John 3:14

KJV

We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not [his] brother abideth in death.

ASV

We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not abideth in death.

WEB

We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. He who doesn't love his brother remains in death.

James 4:14

KJV

Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

ASV

whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. What is your life? For ye are a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

WEB

Whereas you don't know what your life will be like tomorrow. For what is your life? For you are a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away.

Revelation 20:14

KJV

And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.

ASV

And death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death, [even] the lake of fire.

WEB

Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire.

Isaiah 57:1

KJV

The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth [it] to heart: and merciful men [are] taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil [to come].

ASV

The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart; and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil [to come] .

WEB

The righteous perishes, and no man lays it to heart; and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil [to come].

John 12:25

KJV

He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

ASV

He that loveth his life loseth it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

WEB

He who loves his life will lose it. He who hates his life in this world will keep it to eternal life.

1 Corinthians 15:26

KJV

The last enemy [that] shall be destroyed [is] death.

ASV

The last enemy that shall be abolished is death.

WEB

The last enemy that will be abolished is death.

Revelation 6:8

KJV

And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.

ASV

And I saw, and behold, a pale horse: and he that sat upon him, his name was Death; and Hades followed with him. And there was given unto them authority over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with famine, and with death, and by the wild beasts of the earth.

WEB

And behold, a pale horse, and he who sat on it, his name was Death. Hades followed with him. Authority over one fourth of the earth, to kill with the sword, with famine, with death, and by the wild animals of the earth was given to him.

2 Corinthians 1:9

KJV

But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:

ASV

yea, we ourselves have had the sentence of death within ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God who raiseth the dead:

WEB

Yes, we ourselves have had the sentence of death within ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises the dead,

Genesis 3:19

KJV

In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou [art], and unto dust shalt thou return.

ASV

in the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.

WEB

By the sweat of your face will you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For you are dust, and to dust you shall return."

Hebrews 11:13

KJV

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of [them], and embraced [them], and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

ASV

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

WEB

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and embraced them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

Revelation 20:6

KJV

Blessed and holy [is] he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

ASV

Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: over these the second death hath no power; but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

WEB

Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over these, the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and will reign with him one thousand years.

Romans 6:23

KJV

For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

ASV

For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

WEB

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:51

KJV

Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

ASV

Behold, I tell you a mystery: We all shall not sleep, but we shall all be changed,

WEB

Behold, I tell you a mystery. We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed,

Matthew 5:4

KJV

Blessed [are] they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

ASV

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

WEB

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Ecclesiastes 8:8

KJV

[There is] no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither [hath he] power in the day of death: and [there is] no discharge in [that] war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it.

ASV

There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power over the day of death; and there is no discharge in war: neither shall wickedness deliver him that is given to it.

WEB

There is no man who has power over the spirit to contain the spirit; neither does he have power over the day of death. There is no discharge in war; neither shall wickedness deliver those who practice it.

John 14:1

KJV

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

ASV

Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me.

WEB

"Don't let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.

Psalm 116:15

KJV

Precious in the sight of the LORD [is] the death of his saints.

ASV

Precious in the sight of Jehovah Is the death of his saints.

WEB

Precious in the sight of Yahweh is the death of his saints.

Revelation 1:18

KJV

[I am] he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

ASV

and the Living one; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive for evermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades.

WEB

and the Living one. I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. I have the keys of Death and of Hades.

John 6:40

KJV

And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.

ASV

For this is the will of my Father, that every one that beholdeth the Son, and believeth on him, should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.

WEB

This is the will of the one who sent me, that everyone who sees the Son, and believes in him, should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day."

1 Corinthians 15:21

KJV

For since by man [came] death, by man [came] also the resurrection of the dead.

ASV

For since by man [came] death, by man [came] also the resurrection of the dead.

WEB

For since death came by man, the resurrection of the dead also came by man.

Ecclesiastes 7:2

KJV

[It is] better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that [is] the end of all men; and the living will lay [it] to his heart.

ASV

It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.

WEB

It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men, and the living should take this to heart.

Acts 7:59

KJV

And they stoned Stephen, calling upon [God], and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

ASV

And they stoned Stephen, calling upon [the Lord], and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

WEB

They stoned Stephen as he called out, saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!"

Psalm 23:4

KJV

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

ASV

Yea, thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

WEB

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Revelation 14:13

KJV

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed [are] the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.

ASV

And I heard the voice from heaven saying, Write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth: yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them.

WEB

I heard the voice from heaven saying, "Write, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.'" "Yes," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them."

Ecclesiastes 7:1

KJV

A good name [is] better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.

ASV

A [good] name is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one's birth.

WEB

A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one's birth.

1 Peter 4:6

KJV

For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

ASV

For unto this end was the gospel preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

WEB

For to this end the Good News was preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed as men in the flesh, but live as to God in the spirit.

Ezekiel 18:4

KJV

Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.

ASV

Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.

WEB

Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul who sins, he shall die.

Mark 10:30

KJV

But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.

ASV

but he shall receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.

WEB

but he will receive one hundred times more now in this time, houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and land, with persecutions; and in the age to come eternal life.

1 Thessalonians 5:10

KJV

Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

ASV

who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

WEB

who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

John 5:24

KJV

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.

ASV

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life.

WEB

"Most certainly I tell you, he who hears my word, and believes him who sent me, has eternal life, and doesn't come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.

Hebrews 9:27

KJV

And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

ASV

And inasmuch as it is appointed unto men once to die, and after this [cometh] judgment;

WEB

Inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once, and after this, judgment,

John 12:24

KJV

Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.

ASV

Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a grain of wheat fall into the earth and die, it abideth by itself alone; but if it die, it beareth much fruit.

WEB

Most certainly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains by itself alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.

Proverbs 14:32

KJV

The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

ASV

The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.

WEB

The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.

Deuteronomy 30:15

KJV

See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;

ASV

See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;

WEB

Behold, I have set before you this day life and good, and death and evil;

Job 14:1

KJV

Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble.

ASV

Man, that is born of a woman, Is of few days, and full of trouble.

WEB

"Man, who is born of a woman, is of few days, and full of trouble.

Genesis 3:4

KJV

And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:

ASV

And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:

WEB

The serpent said to the woman, "You won't surely die,

Revelation 21:4

KJV

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.

ASV

and he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away.

WEB

He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away."

Luke 16:23

KJV

And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

ASV

And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

WEB

In Hades, he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom.

Psalm 49:14

KJV

Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.

ASV

They are appointed as a flock for Sheol; Death shall be their shepherd; And the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; And their beauty shall be for Sheol to consume, That there be no habitation for it.

WEB

They are appointed as a flock for Sheol. Death shall be their shepherd. The upright shall have dominion over them in the morning. Their beauty shall decay in Sheol, far from their mansion.

Matthew 16:25

KJV

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

ASV

For whosoever would save his life shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake shall find it.

WEB

For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, and whoever will lose his life for my sake will find it.

Jeremiah 31:16

KJV

Thus saith the LORD; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the LORD; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.

ASV

Thus saith Jehovah: Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears; for thy work shall be rewarded, saith Jehovah; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.

WEB

Thus says Yahweh: Refrain your voice from weeping, and your eyes from tears; for your work shall be rewarded, says Yahweh; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.

John 8:51

KJV

Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.

ASV

Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my word, he shall never see death.

WEB

Most certainly, I tell you, if a person keeps my word, he will never see death."

Matthew 22:32

KJV

I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.

ASV

I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not [the God] of the dead, but of the living.

WEB

'I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?' God is not the God of the dead, but of the living."

Ecclesiastes 12:7

KJV

Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

ASV

and the dust returneth to the earth as it was, and the spirit returneth unto God who gave it.

WEB

and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.

John 10:28

KJV

And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.

ASV

and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.

WEB

I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.

John 11:25

KJV

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

ASV

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth on me, though he die, yet shall he live;

WEB

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.

Psalm 6:5

KJV

For in death [there is] no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?

ASV

For in death there is no remembrance of thee: In Sheol who shall give thee thanks?

WEB

For in death there is no memory of you. In Sheol, who shall give you thanks?

Romans 5:17

KJV

For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)

ASV

For if, by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one; much more shall they that receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, [even] Jesus Christ.

WEB

For if by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one; so much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 4:13

KJV

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.

ASV

But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that fall asleep; that ye sorrow not, even as the rest, who have no hope.

WEB

But we don't want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don't grieve like the rest, who have no hope.

Ezekiel 33:11

KJV

Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

ASV

Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

WEB

Tell them, As I live, says the Lord Yahweh, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn, turn from your evil ways; for why will you die, house of Israel?

Romans 5:12

KJV

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:

ASV

Therefore, as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin; and so death passed unto all men, for that all sinned:--

WEB

Therefore, as sin entered into the world through one man, and death through sin; and so death passed to all men, because all sinned.