Philippians 1:23
but I am constrained by the two; having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for it is far better;
Revelation 14:13
And I heard a voice from Heaven, saying, "Write: Happy are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth! Yea," saith the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them."
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Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
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Philippians 1:23
but I am constrained by the two; having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for it is far better;
Revelation 14:13
And I heard a voice from Heaven, saying, "Write: Happy are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth! Yea," saith the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them."
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Matthew 13:16
But happy are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear.