2 Corinthians 5:8
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8 We are confident, yes, (A)well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
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Philippians 1:20-24
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20 according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but (A)with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life (B)or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I [a]cannot tell. 23 [b]For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a (C)desire to depart and be with Christ, which is (D)far better. 24 Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you.
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- Philippians 1:22 do not know
- Philippians 1:23 NU, M But
2 Corinthians 5:6
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6 So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord.
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1 John 3:2
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2 Beloved, (A)now we are children of God; and (B)it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, (C)we shall be like Him, for (D)we shall see Him as He is.
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2 Corinthians 12:2-3
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2 I know a man (A)in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not know, or whether out of the body I do not know, God knows—such a one (B)was caught up to the third heaven. 3 And I know such a man—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows—
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2 Corinthians 5:9
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The Judgment Seat of Christ
9 Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him.
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John 14:3
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3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, (A)I will come again and receive you to Myself; that (B)where I am, there you may be also.
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Psalm 73:23-26
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23 Nevertheless I am continually with You;
You hold me by my right hand.
24 (A)You will guide me with Your counsel,
And afterward receive me to glory.
25 (B)Whom have I in heaven but You?
And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.
26 (C)My flesh and my heart fail;
But God is the [a]strength of my heart and my (D)portion forever.
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- Psalm 73:26 Lit. rock
2 Peter 1:14-15
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14 (A)knowing that shortly I must [a]put off my tent, just as (B)our Lord Jesus Christ showed me. 15 Moreover I will be careful to ensure that you always have a reminder of these things after my [b]decease.
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- 2 Peter 1:14 Die and leave this body
- 2 Peter 1:15 Lit. exodus, departure
2 Peter 3:11-12
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11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be (A)in holy conduct and godliness, 12 (B)looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will (C)be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will (D)melt with fervent heat?
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2 Timothy 4:7-8
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7 (A)I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me (B)the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous (C)Judge, will give to me (D)on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.
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Acts 21:13
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13 Then Paul answered, (A)“What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
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John 17:24
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24 (A)“Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; (B)for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
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Luke 2:29
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29 “Lord, (A)now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,
According to Your word;
Matthew 25:23
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23 His lord said to him, (A)‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into (B)the joy of your lord.’
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Matthew 25:21
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21 His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were (A)faithful over a few things, (B)I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into (C)the joy of your lord.’
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Psalm 17:15
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15 As for me, (A)I will see Your face in righteousness;
(B)I shall be satisfied when I (C)awake in Your likeness.
Psalm 16:11
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11 You will show me the (A)path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Revelation 22:3
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3 And (A)there shall be no more curse, (B)but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His (C)servants shall serve Him.
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Revelation 7:14-17
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14 And I said to him, [a]“Sir, you know.”
So he said to me, (A)“These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and (B)washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15 Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night in His temple. And He who sits on the throne will (C)dwell among them. 16 (D)They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore; (E)the sun shall not strike them, nor any heat; 17 for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne (F)will shepherd them and lead them to [b]living fountains of waters. (G)And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
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- Revelation 7:14 NU, M My lord
- Revelation 7:17 NU, M fountains of the waters of life
1 Thessalonians 4:17-18
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17 (A)Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them (B)in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus (C)we shall always be with the Lord. 18 (D)Therefore comfort one another with these words.
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