[SkyPilot]

We should all pray for this poor woman’s soul.

I agree, but what does that mean? Is there a Biblical reference for this? I am not trying to be a smart a$$. I know the biblical references for praying for someone to come to Jesus Christ when they are alive and have the choice. But I don't know what in the Bible to reference to pray for the dead.

Thanks in advance.

[utahagen]

You’re asking a good question. I’ve wondered about that many times. The best explanation I’ve ever come across for why we should pray for the dead is that God exists outside of time. Because God is not bound by time the way we are, He can hear prayers before we pray and answer those prayers even though we may pray them “too late”. In any case, I cannot imagine God would be offended by a prayer such as, “Lord, please show mercy on that poor woman’s soul and grant her peace in eternity.” It can’t hurt!

[fetal heart beats by 21st day]

2 Macchabees xii 43, 45, 46

If this is not in your bible, it is because it was removed by the Council of Jamnia-called around AD 90-100-after Jesus inconveniently fulfilled certain prophecies.

http://www.fisheaters.com/septuagint.html

ECCL. VII 37
MATT. XII 32
1 COR. III 13-15