2 Corinthians 5:8
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8 Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord.
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Philippians 1:20-24
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Paul’s Life for Christ
20 For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die. 21 For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better. 22 But if I live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. So I really don’t know which is better. 23 I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me. 24 But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live.
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1 John 3:2
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2 Dear friends, we are already God’s children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is.
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2 Corinthians 5:6
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6 So we are always confident, even though we know that as long as we live in these bodies we are not at home with the Lord.
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2 Corinthians 12:2-3
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2 I[a] was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. Whether I was in my body or out of my body, I don’t know—only God knows. 3 Yes, only God knows whether I was in my body or outside my body. But I do know
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- 12:2 Greek I know a man in Christ who.
2 Corinthians 5:9
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9 So whether we are here in this body or away from this body, our goal is to please him.
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John 14:3
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3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.
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Psalm 73:23-26
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23 Yet I still belong to you;
you hold my right hand.
24 You guide me with your counsel,
leading me to a glorious destiny.
25 Whom have I in heaven but you?
I desire you more than anything on earth.
26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,
but God remains the strength of my heart;
he is mine forever.
2 Peter 3:11-12
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11 Since everything around us is going to be destroyed like this, what holy and godly lives you should live, 12 looking forward to the day of God and hurrying it along. On that day, he will set the heavens on fire, and the elements will melt away in the flames.
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2 Peter 1:14-15
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14 For our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me that I must soon leave this earthly life,[a] 15 so I will work hard to make sure you always remember these things after I am gone.
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- 1:14 Greek I must soon put off my tent [or tabernacle].
2 Timothy 4:7-8
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7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 8 And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.
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1 Thessalonians 4:17-18
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17 Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then we will be with the Lord forever. 18 So encourage each other with these words.
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Acts 21:13
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13 But he said, “Why all this weeping? You are breaking my heart! I am ready not only to be jailed at Jerusalem but even to die for the sake of the Lord Jesus.”
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John 17:24
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24 Father, I want these whom you have given me to be with me where I am. Then they can see all the glory you gave me because you loved me even before the world began!
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Luke 2:29
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29 “Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace,
as you have promised.
Matthew 25:23
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23 “The master said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’
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Matthew 25:21
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21 “The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together![a]’
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Psalm 17:15
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15 Because I am righteous, I will see you.
When I awake, I will see you face to face and be satisfied.
Psalm 16:11
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11 You will show me the way of life,
granting me the joy of your presence
and the pleasures of living with you forever.[a]
Revelation 22:3
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3 No longer will there be a curse upon anything. For the throne of God and of the Lamb will be there, and his servants will worship him.
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Revelation 7:14-17
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14 And I said to him, “Sir, you are the one who knows.”
Then he said to me, “These are the ones who died in[a] the great tribulation.[b] They have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb and made them white.
15 “That is why they stand in front of God’s throne
and serve him day and night in his Temple.
And he who sits on the throne
will give them shelter.
16 They will never again be hungry or thirsty;
they will never be scorched by the heat of the sun.
17 For the Lamb on the throne[c]
will be their Shepherd.
He will lead them to springs of life-giving water.
And God will wipe every tear from their eyes.”
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.