Quotes about Funeral
I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.
- Mark Twain
he must deny his right to himself, and he must realize who Jesus Christ is before he will bring himself to do it. Beware of refusing to go to the funeral of your own independence
- Oswald Chambers
Then Joseph went to bury his father, and all the servants of Pharaoh accompanied him—the elders of Pharaoh’s household and all the elders of the land of Egypt—
- Genesis 50:7
Then David ordered Joab and all the people with him, “Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourn before Abner.” And King David himself walked behind the funeral bier.
- 2 Samuel 3:31
So the king died and was brought to Samaria, where they buried him.
- 1 Kings 22:37
Then his servants carried him by chariot to Jerusalem and buried him with his fathers in his tomb in the City of David.
- 2 Kings 9:28
They carried him back on horses and buried him in Jerusalem with his fathers in the City of David.
- 2 Kings 14:20
They carried him back on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah.
- 2 Chronicles 25:28
For Topheth has long been prepared; it has been made ready for the king. Its funeral pyre is deep and wide, with plenty of fire and wood. The breath of the LORD, like a torrent of burning sulfur, sets it ablaze.
- Isaiah 30:33
Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Do not enter a house where there is a funeral meal. Do not go to mourn or show sympathy, for I have removed from this people My peace, My loving devotion, and My compassion,” declares the LORD.
- Jeremiah 16:5
Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus.
- Matthew 14:12
I hunted all through the four Gospels trying to find one of Christ's funeral sermons, but I couldn't find any. I found He broke up every funeral He ever attended! Death couldn't exist where He was.
- DL Moody