Matthew 8:22
But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 8 connects to 10 cross-references. Jesus heals a leper, a centurion's servant at a distance — the greatest faith in Israel — and Peter's mother-in-law. He calms a storm: 'Even the winds and waves obey him.' He heals two demon-possessed men who send the demons …
Other Translations
But Jesus saith unto him, Follow me; and leave the dead to bury their own dead.
and Jesus said to him, `Follow me, and suffer the dead to bury their own dead.'
But Jesus said to him, Come after me; and let the dead take care of their dead.
Cross References
And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a …
And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.
And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and …
It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive …
The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.
And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.
And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having …
But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.