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“Let the dead bury the dead” is a passage from the Bible (Luke 9:60 and Matthew 8:22) that is attributed to Jesus Christ. We'll teach you more about this phrase and the variations from different translations of the Bible, plus explain ways to live by these words, so keep reading.
What Does “Let the Dead Bury the Dead” Mean?
“Let the dead bury the dead” is a phrase Jesus said in the Bible (Luke 9:60 and Matthew 8:22). He was referring to people who are spiritually “dead,” or who don’t follow him. It’s a way of telling His followers not to worry about non-believers, and instead, let non-believers worry about themselves.
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- ↑ https://dioceseduluth.org/news/let-the-dead-bury-their-dead-really
- ↑ https://dioceseduluth.org/news/let-the-dead-bury-their-dead-really
- ↑ https://thechurchofjesuschrist.org/let-the-dead-bury-their-dead/
- ↑ https://www.ucg.org/bible-study-tools/bible-questions-and-answers/what-does-matthew-822-mean-by-let-the-dead-bury-their-own-dead
- ↑ https://www.biblestudytools.com/luke/9-60-compare.html
- ↑ https://thechurchofjesuschrist.org/let-the-dead-bury-their-dead/
- ↑ https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/why-did-jesus-say-to-let-the-dead-bury-the-dead/
- ↑ https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/religion-and-philosophy/spiritual-life/let-the-dead-bury-their-dead.html
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