The righteous perishes, and no man lays it to heart; and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil [to come].

But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.

I heard the voice from heaven saying, "Write, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.'" "Yes," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them."

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It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

General references

Israel said to Joseph, "Now let me die, since I have seen your face, that you are still alive."

Mark the perfect man, and see the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace.

"But blessed are your eyes, for they see; and your ears, for they hear.