Luke 10:20

Nevertheless, do not rejoice over the [evil] spirits submitting to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven [i.e., in the book of life. See Rev. 3:5; Heb. 12:23]."

John 13:2

The devil had already filled the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, with the desire to turn Jesus over [i.e., to the Jewish authorities]. During the [Passover] meal,

2 Corinthians 5:1

For we know that if our earthly "house" [i.e., our physical body] which is like a tent, is torn down, we have [the promise of] a building from God, a never ending "house" in heaven that is not made by human hands.

2 Corinthians 5:8

We are encouraged, I say, and would rather be away from our body and at home with the Lord.

Philippians 1:21-23

For life to me is Christ, and if I die, it would be gain.

Hebrews 11:2

For the men of old [i.e., the forefathers. See 1:1], received [God's] approval [for their faith].

Hebrews 11:39

And all of these people were commended [by God] for their faith, yet did not receive [all of] what was promised to them,

Revelation 14:13

Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Write [this]: Those who are [now] dead, who died in [fellowship with] the Lord, are blessed from now on. Yes, says the Holy Spirit, they will rest from their work, for [the record of] their deeds will follow them [i.e., into the next life]."

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.

Precious

Bible References

Name

Luke 10:20
Nevertheless, do not rejoice over the [evil] spirits submitting to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven [i.e., in the book of life. See Rev. 3:5; Heb. 12:23]."
Hebrews 11:2
For the men of old [i.e., the forefathers. See 1:1], received [God's] approval [for their faith].

Precious

John 13:2
The devil had already filled the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, with the desire to turn Jesus over [i.e., to the Jewish authorities]. During the [Passover] meal,

The day

2 Corinthians 5:1
For we know that if our earthly "house" [i.e., our physical body] which is like a tent, is torn down, we have [the promise of] a building from God, a never ending "house" in heaven that is not made by human hands.
Philippians 1:21
For life to me is Christ, and if I die, it would be gain.
Revelation 14:13
Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Write [this]: Those who are [now] dead, who died in [fellowship with] the Lord, are blessed from now on. Yes, says the Holy Spirit, they will rest from their work, for [the record of] their deeds will follow them [i.e., into the next life]."