Easter is a sacred time to celebrate the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, offering hope, renewal, and the promise of eternal life. For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it is a season to reflect on the Savior’s infinite love and His triumph over sin and death. This list of inspiring LDS Easter quotes from the Church leaders, and scripture from the Bible and the Book of Mormon, beautifully convey messages of faith, redemption, and gratitude. These quotes are perfect for uplifting your spirit and deepening your testimony of the Savior’s sacrifice. Be sure to share them with everyone you know, at home and at church, so they, too, can gain a deeper understanding of the true meaning of Easter!
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Top 30 LDS Quotes About Easter to Ponder This Season
“[Easter] is the most important religious observance for followers of Jesus Christ.” — Russell M. Nelson
“Jesus Christ suffered, died, and rose from death in order that He could lift us to eternal life.” — Jeffrey R. Holland
“The empty tomb that first Easter morning was the answer to Job’s question, “If a man die, shall he live again?’” — Thomas S. Monson
“This is Easter Sunday. I reverently witness and solemnly testify of the living Christ—He who “died, was buried, and rose again the third day.”” — Gerrit W. Gong
“This is what we celebrate on Easter Sunday—we celebrate life!” — Dieter F. Uchtdorf
“The resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, one of the most important events that has ever taken place on this earth.” — Franklin D. Richards
“This is Easter morning. This is the Lord’s day, when we celebrate the greatest victory of all time, the victory over death.” — Gordon B. Hinckley
“When Christ rose from the grave, becoming the firstfruits of the Resurrection, He made that gift available to all.” — Joseph B. Wirthlin
“In reality, the Book of Mormon shares the greatest Easter story ever told.” — Gary E. Stevenson
“In hosanna and hallelujah we recognize the living Jesus Christ as the heart of Easter and latter-day restoration.” — Gerrit W. Gong
“While it is impossible to grasp the full significance of resurrection, its reality should never be far from our thoughts.” — Marion G. Romney
“The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it.” — Joseph Smith
“That first Easter sequence of Atonement and Resurrection constitutes the most consequential moment, the most generous gift, the most excruciating pain, and the most majestic manifestation of pure love ever to be demonstrated in the history of this world.” — Jeffrey R. Holland
“He is our King, our Lord, our Master, the living Christ, who stands on the right hand of His Father. He lives!” — Gordon B. Hinckley
“His visit as a resurrected Savior, introduced by God the Father, is a most glorious and triumphant Easter message.” — Gary E. Stevenson
“At this season of hosanna and hallelujah, sing hallelujah—for He shall reign forever and ever!” — Gerrit W. Gong
“Easter brings thoughts of Jesus, His life, His Atonement, His Resurrection, His love.” — Richard G. Scott
“[Easter is] a time for the righteous principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ and His Atonement to “pass over”—pass over conflict and contention, pass over despair and transgression, and ultimately pass over death.” — Jeffrey R. Holland
“Everything worthy and eternal is centered in the living reality of God, our loving Eternal Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ, and His Atonement, witnessed by the Holy Ghost.” — Gerrit W. Gong
“It is Easter Sunday, when we commemorate that glorious morning when our Savior broke the bands of death and emerged triumphant from the tomb.” — Dieter F. Uchtdorf
“For all who have grieved over the death of someone they loved, the Resurrection is a source of great hope.” — Paul V. Johnson
“Trumpeted from the summit of Calvary is the truth that we will never be left alone nor unaided, even if sometimes we may feel that we are.” — Jeffrey R. Holland
“Because of the life and eternal sacrifice of the Savior of the world, we will be reunited with those we have cherished.” — Joseph B. Wirthlin
“This is Easter, when, with all of Christendom, we commemorate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.” — Gordon B. Hinckley
“He is risen! He is risen!
Tell it out with joyful voice.
He has burst his three days’ prison;
Let the whole wide earth rejoice.
Death is conquered; man is free.
Christ has won the victory!” — “He Is Risen!” Hymns, no. 199.
“Surely the Resurrection is the center of every Christian’s faith; it is the greatest of all of the miracles performed by the Savior of the world.” — Howard W. Hunter
“Springtime always brings Easter, and Easter turns our minds to Jesus Christ, our Savior.” — Mark E. Petersen
“Easter is that sacred season when the heart of each devout Christian turns in humble gratitude to our beloved Savior.” — Richard G. Scott
“We rejoice in all the Savior has done for us. He has made it possible for each of us to gain our salvation and exaltation.” — Quentin L. Cook
“My prayer at this Easter season is that we will more consciously shape, strengthen, and secure this preeminent thought of Jesus Christ in the chambers of our soul, allowing it to eagerly flow into our mind, guide us in what we think and do, and continually bring the sweet joy of the Savior’s love.” — Neil L. Andersen
Top 10 LDS Easter Scriptures to Read
“He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” — Matthew 28:6
“For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.” — 1 Corinthians 15:22
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” — John 14: 27
“Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.” — Isaiah 53:4
“And the Messiah cometh in the fulness of time, that he may redeem the children of men from the fall.” — 2 Nephi 2:26
“And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” — Revelation 13:8
“But unto you that fear my name, shall the Son of Righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth and grow up as calves in the stall.” — 3 Nephi 25:2
“Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world.” — 3 Nephi 11:10
“And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives! For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father— That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.” — Doctrine and Covenants 76:22-24
“And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.” — Luke 18:33
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Final Thoughts On These LDS Easter Quotes
We hope you enjoyed these LDS Easter quotes, and that they have filled you with inspiration and strengthened your faith and testimony. They serve as a beautiful reminder of the true meaning of Easter—the Savior’s incredible sacrifice and resurrection, which we may sometimes overlook, when we get caught up in the modern day traditions of Easter. Use these quotes for personal reflection, meaningful conversations with loved ones, or social media posts, to share hope, encouragement, and knowledge of the true meaning of Easter. Be sure to share them with family and friends to spread the joy and love of Jesus Christ during this sacred season. Happy Easter!