Jesus had earlier spoken of the resurrection when he said to some Jews: “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out. ”
(‏ یوحنا ۵ :‏ ۲۷ ،‏ ۲۸‏ )‏ آنچه عیسی در اینجا می‌گوید با این عقیده که روحی از بدن باقی می‌ماند و بعد به آسمانها می‌رود ،‏ بسیار متفاوت است .‏