47 Funny, Inspirational, and Religious Easter Quotes (2026)

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Easter. It’s one of the most important holidays for Christians, where we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Besides going to church and doing the many fun activities associated with the holiday, reading inspirational, funny, and religious Easter quotes and Bible verses is one of the best things to do.

In this article, we have compiled some of the best Easter quotes to remind you of the holiday’s meaning, bring you joy, give you hope, and strengthen your faith. We have also included funny Easter quotes to make you smile.

You can read and share these funny, religious, and inspirational Easter quotes with loved ones and others in text messages, cards, and social media post captions. Happy Easter 2026!

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Religious Easter Quotes for Christians

1. “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” ― Matthew 28:5–6 (The Bible)
2. “To a Christian, Easter Sunday means everything, when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.” ― Bernhard Langer
3. “Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and Hallelujah is our song.” ― Pope John Paul II
4. “Look at the cross and you will know what one soul means to Jesus.” ― Mother Teresa
5. “’On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.” ― The Apostles Creed
6. “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” ― John 20:29 (The Bible)
7. “God proved His love on the cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, ‘I love you.’” ― Billy Graham
8. “From death came life, from sorrow came joy; this is the hope of Easter.” ― Aloo Denish Obiero
9. “Christ has not only spoken to us by his life but has also spoken for us by his death.” ― Soren Kierkegaard
10. “Jesus’s resurrection is the beginning of God’s new project not to snatch people away from earth to heaven but to colonize earth with the life of heaven. That, after all, is what the Lord’s Prayer is about.” ― N.T. Wright
11. “Gethsemane has our Savior drenched in agony and abandoned by all; cling to Him in your misery, for He too knows suffering.” ― Allene vanOirschot
12. “Christ the Lord is risen. Our joy that hath no end.” ― John of Damascus
13. “He departed from our sight that we might return to our heart, and there find Him. For He departed, and behold, He is here.” ― St. Augustine
14. “A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
15. “Here is the amazing thing about Easter; the resurrection Sunday for Christians is this, that Christ in the dying moments on the cross gives us the greatest illustration of forgiveness possible.” ― T. D. Jakes
16. “His crucifixion is the key; His resurrection is the door… it is only by his death that we have the mandate to enter into the gates of eternal life. His doors are open always.” ― Israelmore Ayivor

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Inspirational Easter Quotes

17. “Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal and new life.” ― Janine di Giovanni
18. “Our old history ends with the cross; our new history begins with the resurrection.” ― Watchman Nee
19. “If anyone or anything tries to curse or kill the goodness at the center of all things, it will just keep coming back to life. Forever Easter.” ― David Housholder
20. “Love paid a price so hope could become a reality.” ― Susan Gaddis
21. “The great gift of Easter is hope.” ― Basil C. Hume
22. “Easter is the demonstration of God that life is essentially spiritual and timeless.” ― Charles M. Crowe
23. “Easter is very important to me. It’s a second chance.” ― Reba McEntire
24. “Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.” ― Martin Luther
25. “Easter is our tomorrow insured.” ― Craig D. Lounsbrough
26. “Friday was the day of suffering and pain and agony. Saturday was the day of doubt and confusion and misery. But Easter, that Sunday, was the day of hope and joy and victory.” ― Rick Warren
27. “Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life.” ― S.D. Gordon
28. “The very first Easter taught us this: that life never ends and love never dies.” ― Kate McGahan
29. “Think of everything you’ve ever experienced that was painful; that’s the meaning of Good Friday. Think of all the ways that love ultimately healed your heart; that’s the meaning of Easter.” ― Marianne Williamson
30. “Easter is a time to rejoice, be thankful, be assured that all is forgiven so life extends beyond the soil of the earth.” ― Byron Pulsifer
31. “The Easter egg symbolizes our ability to break out of the hardened, protective shell we’ve surrounded ourselves with.” ― Siobhan Shaw
32. “Let every man and woman count himself immortal. Let him catch the revelation of Jesus in his resurrection. Let him say not merely, ‘Christ is risen,’ but ‘I shall rise.’” ― Phillips Brooks
33. “The world is waking up after a long winter. Easter is a time to celebrate life!” ― Trudi Stain Trueit

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Funny Easter Quotes

34. “Guess who’s back! Happy Easter.” ― Unknown
35. “Easter is the only time of the year when it’s perfectly safe to put all your eggs in one basket.” ― Evan Esar
36. “Brace yourself. The people you haven’t seen in church since Christmas will be in your pew today.” ― Unknown
37. “Easter has been canceled – They found the body.” ― Jim Butcher
38. “Here’s for me the one big question: How do you get crucifixion, resurrection and then chocolate bunnies, colored eggs? How do you do that one? Even kids are going, ‘Rabbits don’t lay eggs. What is this?’” ― Robin Williams
39. “Easter is the day I officially become a chocolate egg detective – finding and devouring the evidence!” ― Unknown
40. “Every Easter, my wife hides chocolate eggs around the house. And every August, I find one behind the couch and enjoy its melty and dusty goodness.” ― Unknown
41. “There are so many CEOs in church today. Christmas and Easter Only churchgoers.” ― Unknown
42. “Easter combines the best of the present with the traditions of the past – like Cadbury cream eggs with hunting and gathering.” ― Melanie White
43. “That first Easter must have been awkward, because you know the apostles had already divided up Jesus’ stuff.” ― William Ader
44. “Easter egg hunts are proof that kids can find things when they really want to.” ― Unknown
45. “The real reason Easter is on a different day each year is because sometimes it’s difficult to remember which lie you told.” ― Jimmy Carr
46. “My mom asked me what I’m doing at Easter. I said the same as Jesus – going out Friday, coming back Monday.” ― Unknown
47. “Good idea: finding the Easter eggs on Easter. Bad idea: finding the Easter eggs on Christmas.” ― Jack Handey

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Did you like these funny and religious Easter quotes? Use them to become more hopeful and strengthen your faith as you remind yourself of the true meaning of Easter.

Also, share these great quotes and sayings about Easter with your family and friends to remind them of God’s love, inspire them, make them laugh, and make the holiday extra special.

Happy Easter 2026!

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