Luke 2:29

"Now, Master, you will let your slave go free in peace, as you have promised;

Luke 2:26

It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not die without seeing the Lord's Messiah.

Philippians 1:23

I am hesitating between two desires, for I long to depart and to be with Christ, for that is far, far better,

Revelation 14:13

Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write: 'Blessed are the dead who from this time die as Christians.'" "Yes," says the Spirit, "let them rest from their toils, for the things they have done are going with them."

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Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

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Now

Philippians 1:23
I am hesitating between two desires, for I long to depart and to be with Christ, for that is far, far better,
Revelation 14:13
Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write: 'Blessed are the dead who from this time die as Christians.'" "Yes," says the Spirit, "let them rest from their toils, for the things they have done are going with them."

According

Luke 2:26
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not die without seeing the Lord's Messiah.

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Matthew 13:16
"But blessed are your eyes, for they are beginning to see, and your ears, for they are beginning to hear.