Ephesians 2:1

And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;

Cross-references

In Ephesians 2:6, Paul immediately contrasts being dead in sins with being raised and seated with Christ — the reversal of the condition here.

Ephesians 4:18 describes the same spiritual deadness as alienation from God's life due to hardness of heart.

Ephesians 1:19 describes the immeasurable power God exerts for believers — the same power that raises the spiritually dead.

Ephesians 1:20 cites Christ's resurrection from the dead — the pattern for the spiritual resurrection of those dead in sins.

Ephesians 4:17 describes the futile walk of Gentiles — the practical outworking of the spiritual death described here.

Ephesians 5:14 calls the dead to awaken and arise from the dead — a direct command based on the condition stated here.

Romans 8:2 Related theme

Romans 8:2 explains that the Spirit's law frees from sin and death — the very death that holds those described here captive.

Colossians 2:13 echoes the same 'dead in trespasses' phrase and adds 'God made you alive together with Christ' — the remedy for the dead state.

John 11:26 Contrast

John 11:26 promises that believers will never die spiritually — the opposite of the 'dead in sins' condition described here.

John 11:25 Parallel

John 11:25 presents Christ as resurrection and life for believers, even those physically dead — the same life overcoming spiritual death.

John 5:25 Parallel

In John 5:25, Jesus declares the spiritually dead hear His voice and live — directly parallel to being dead in sins and made alive in Christ.

John 5:21 Parallel

John 5:21 explains that the Son gives life to whom He wills, just as the Father raises the dead — the power behind resurrection from spiritual death.

Luke 15:32 Parallel

Luke 15:32 repeats the 'dead and alive' statement from the parable, reinforcing the metaphor of spiritual death and resurrection.

Luke 15:24 Parallel

Luke 15:24 uses 'dead and alive' for the prodigal son, illustrating the same spiritual death and restoration.

Matthew 8:22 uses the same 'let the dead bury their own dead' metaphor, defining spiritual death as separation from following Christ.

1 John 3:14 Parallel

1 John 3:14 echoes this: we have passed from death to life through love, contrasting the dead state in sins.

2 Corinthians 3:6 says the letter kills — this explains the spiritual death here: the law condemns, only the Spirit gives life.

Colossians 1:21 speaks of alienation and hostility toward God, directly paralleling the dead condition here before reconciliation.

1 Corinthians 6:11 says 'such were some of you' — this parallels the dead state here, contrasting past sin with present cleansing.

Romans 11:30 describes past disobedience of Gentiles, directly paralleling the dead condition here — both lead to mercy through Christ.

Titus 3:3 Parallel

Titus 3:3 lists specific sins (foolish, disobedient, enslaved) that exemplify the dead condition here — all before God's mercy.

Romans 7:18 Parallel

In Romans 7:18, Paul's confession of no good in his flesh mirrors the spiritual death here — total inability to do good.

Romans 5:20 Parallel

Romans 5:20 shows the law increased trespasses, deepening the dead condition here — but grace abounded, providing the solution.

Romans 5:6 Parallel

In Romans 5:6, being 'weak' parallels the spiritual deadness here — both emphasize human inability to save oneself before Christ's intervention.

Romans 4:17 Parallel

Romans 4:17 says God gives life to the dead — directly addressing the spiritual death here with God's power.

John 8:21 Parallel

John 8:21 warns about dying in your sin — the same state of spiritual death described here.

John 3:3 Contrast

John 3:3 says one must be born again to see God's kingdom — opposite of being dead in sins.

Luke 9:60 Parallel

Luke 9:60 uses 'dead' for spiritually dead — same metaphor here for those apart from God.

Ezekiel 37:11 pictures Israel as dry bones, hopeless and cut off — a direct metaphor for spiritual deadness that Paul echoes.

Isaiah 64:6 Parallel

Isaiah 64:6 declares our righteous deeds as filthy rags — this sinful condition parallels being dead in sins, both describe total spiritual corruption.

Proverbs 21:16 warns that wandering from wisdom leads to resting with the dead — a direct parallel to being dead in trespasses.

Genesis 2:17 Historical context

Genesis 2:17 warns that sin brings death, the very principle behind being dead in trespasses.

Psalm 80:18 Parallel

Psalm 80:18 cries for God to give life — this directly contrasts the dead state, showing the remedy for spiritual death.

Colossians 3:1–4 Related theme

Colossians 3:1-4 builds on this by urging those once dead to seek things above since they have been raised with Christ.

Romans 3:10 Parallel

Romans 3:10 declares none righteous — underlying the universal condition of being dead in sins.

John 14:6 Related theme

John 14:6 identifies Jesus as the life — the source of life for those who are dead in trespasses and sins.

Hebrews 6:1 Parallel

Hebrews 6:1 mentions 'dead works' — these are the futile deeds of those spiritually dead here, calling for repentance from such a state.

Ezekiel 47:9 describes water bringing life wherever it flows — this life-giving imagery contrasts with the dead state, pointing to restoration.

Revelation 3:1 warns the Sardis church that though appearing alive, they are dead — a parallel to spiritual death.