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 rejoice not at this, that the spirits submit to you; but rejoice that your names are registered in Heaven."
Hebrews 11:2
For by it the saints of old won God's approval.

Precious

John 13:2
While supper was proceeding, the Devil having by this time suggested to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, the thought of betraying Him, Jesus,

The day

2 Corinthians 5:1
For we know that if this poor tent, our earthly house, is taken down, we have in Heaven a building which God has provided, a house not built by human hands, but eternal.
Philippians 1:21
For, with me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Revelation 14:13
And I heard a voice speaking from Heaven. It said, "Write as follows: "'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from this time onward. Yes, says the Spirit, let them rest from their sorrowful labours; for what they have done goes with them.'"