With this in mind, you can see how the idea came about that Christians who have died are honored as simply “at rest.” They are awaiting the day when they will rise from the dead, be given a new body, and enjoy God forever in the new heavens and new earth. When Jesus arrived at the house, he told the grieving family, “Do not weep, for she is not dead but sleeping.” He then proceeded to raise her from the dead, in what most interpreters believe to be a picture of the final, future resurrection, where the dead are raised and appear before God ( Revelation 20:11-15, Romans 14:10). This idea echoes Luke 8:52, where Jesus had been asked to come to a house to heal a young girl, but she died while he was on the way.
The idea was that they are not permanently dead, but simply resting, waiting for the anticipated resurrection at the return of Christ. Often abbreviated as “R.I.P.,” rest in peace comes from the Latin phrase requiescat in pace, which was written on Christians’ gravestones in ancient times. Meaningįirst, let’s talk about what the phrase actually means. Here are 101 rest in peace quotes to honor the memory of a special person. If you or someone you know has lost a loved one, it’s appropriate to put words to your wish that they may be at peace, wherever they are now.
What does “R.I.P.” mean? Do people still say it? What’s the best way to express the wish that a loved one may rest in peace?
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