Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Who can count the dust of Jacob, and the number of the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his!
Bible References
The death
Luke 2:29
Now, Lord, thou dost let thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word,
1 Corinthians 3:21
Therefore, let no one glory in men; for all things are yours,
1 Corinthians 15:53
For this corruptible body must put on incorruptibility; and this mortal body must put on immortality.
2 Corinthians 5:1
For we know that if our earthly house, which is but a tent, should be destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
Philippians 1:21
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
2 Timothy 4:6
For I am now ready to be poured out, and the time of my departure is at hand.
2 Peter 1:13
Indeed, I think it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to arouse you by putting you in remembrance.
Revelation 14:13
And I heard a voice from heaven, saying: Write, Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from this time. Yes, says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.