What does the Bible say about suicide?
Does the word appear in the Bible?
The word "suicide" does not appear in the Bible.
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Every relevant passage
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.
What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and your spirit, which is yours.
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Content in review — publishing shortly.
If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 in the United States by calling or texting 988. International readers can find local crisis lines at findahelpline.com.
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