what is the response to he is risen

The usual response to “He is risen” is “He is risen indeed!”

Quick Scoop

In many Christian traditions, that exchange is a Paschal or Easter greeting used to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

A shorter response people also use is “Indeed!” or “Hallelujah!” , but “He is risen indeed!” is the classic one.

Best reply

If you want the safest, most traditional answer, say:

• He is risen indeed!

If you want, I can also give you:

• a few church-appropriate replies ,
• a casual text reply , or
• the meaning behind the phrase.