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Frequently asked questions
What is the main Bible verse for Easter?
Matthew 28:6 is often read on Easter morning: “He is not here: for he is risen, as he said.” John 11:25, “I am the resurrection, and the life,” and 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 are also central Easter verses.
Where is the Easter story in the Bible?
All four Gospels tell it: Matthew 21–28, Mark 11–16, Luke 19–24 and John 12–20. 1 Corinthians 15 explains the meaning of the resurrection.
What Bible verse is good for Good Friday?
Isaiah 53:5, Romans 5:8 and John 19:30, “It is finished,” are often read on Good Friday. Luke 23:34, where Jesus prays “Father, forgive them,” is another.
Why is Easter on a different date every year?
Western churches celebrate Easter on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox, so it falls between March 22 and April 25. The Bible ties Jesus’ death and resurrection to the Passover, which also follows the moon.