Matthew 27:52; Luke 8:52; John 11:11-13; Acts 7:60; 1 Corinthians 7:39; 1 Corinthians 11:30; 1 Corinthians 15:6; 1 Corinthians 15:18; 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Matthew 27:52

52 The tombs also were opened. And many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised,

Luke 8:52

52 And all were weeping and mourning for her, but he said, "Do not weep, for she is not dead but sleeping."

John 11:11-13

11 After saying these things, he said to them, "Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I go to awaken him."

12 The disciples said to him, "Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will recover."

13 Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he meant taking rest in sleep.

Acts 7:60

60 And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

1 Corinthians 7:39

39 A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 11:30

30 That is why many of you are weak and ill, and some have died.

1 Corinthians 15:6

6 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 15:18

18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

1 Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more.