Scripture About Prayers for the dead

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3 Bible Verses

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And when he came to Jerusalem, and had gathered the congregation together, he made an offering for sin, that he might be delivered from sin. And when he made supplication for the dead, that they might be loosed from sin, he was merciful.

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2 Maccabees 12:43-45 • KJV

This passage from the Apocrypha demonstrates an early Jewish practice of praying for those who have died. While not in the Protestant biblical canon, it provides historical context for intercession for the deceased.

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Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?

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1 Corinthians 15:29 • KJV

This verse suggests an early Christian practice of some form of proxy action on behalf of those who have died. While not a direct prayer, it implies a spiritual connection between the living and the dead.

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The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.

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2 Timothy 1:16-18 • KJV

Paul offers a prayer-like blessing for Onesiphorus, requesting mercy for him. This could be interpreted as a prayer concerning someone who may have already passed away, showing compassion beyond death.

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