Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.

Bible References

A voice

Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven saying: "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever."
Revelation 16:17
Finally the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air and a loud voice came out of the temple from the throne, saying: "It is done!"
Matthew 3:17
And a voice from heaven said, "This is my one dear Son; in him I take great delight."

Die

Romans 14:8
If we live, we live for the Lord; if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's.
1 Corinthians 15:18
Furthermore, those who have fallen asleep in Christ have also perished.
1 Thessalonians 4:14
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so also we believe that God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep as Christians.
1 Thessalonians 5:10
He died for us so that whether we are alert or asleep we will come to life together with him.

And their

Psalm 19:11
Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward.
Psalm 85:13
Deliverance goes before him, and prepares a pathway for him.
Matthew 25:35
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,
Luke 16:9
And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by how you use worldly wealth, so that when it runs out you will be welcomed into the eternal homes.
1 Corinthians 15:58
So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Galatians 6:7
Do not be deceived. God will not be made a fool. For a person will reap what he sows,
Philippians 2:17
But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice together with all of you.
2 Timothy 4:7
I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints.

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