Philippians 1:23
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23 I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me.
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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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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.
Revelation 14:13
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13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, they are blessed indeed, for they will rest from their hard work; for their good deeds follow them!”
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Acts 7:59
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59 As they stoned him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”
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Luke 23:43
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43 And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
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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.”
2 Timothy 4:6
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6 As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near.
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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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John 12:26
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26 Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me.
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Psalm 49:15
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15 But as for me, God will redeem my life.
He will snatch me from the power of the grave. Interlude
1 Thessalonians 4:17
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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.
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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 16:10-11
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10 For you will not leave my soul among the dead[a]
or allow your holy one[b] to rot in the grave.
11 You will show me the way of life,
granting me the joy of your presence
and the pleasures of living with you forever.[c]
Job 19:26-27
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26 And after my body has decayed,
yet in my body I will see God![a]
27 I will see him for myself.
Yes, I will see him with my own eyes.
I am overwhelmed at the thought!
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- 19:26 Or without my body I will see God. The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.
Luke 12:50
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50 I have a terrible baptism of suffering ahead of me, and I am under a heavy burden until it is accomplished.
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Luke 2:29-30
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29 “Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace,
as you have promised.
30 I have seen your salvation,
1 Thessalonians 2:13
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13 Therefore, we never stop thanking God that when you received his message from us, you didn’t think of our words as mere human ideas. You accepted what we said as the very word of God—which, of course, it is. And this word continues to work in you who believe.
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John 13:1
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Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet
13 Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He had loved his disciples during his ministry on earth, and now he loved them to the very end.[a]
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- 13:1 Or he showed them the full extent of his love.
Luke 8:38
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38 The man who had been freed from the demons begged to go with him. But Jesus sent him home, saying,
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Psalm 73:24-26
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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.
1 Thessalonians 2:1
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Paul Remembers His Visit
2 You yourselves know, dear brothers and sisters,[a] that our visit to you was not a failure.
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2 Corinthians 6:12
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12 There is no lack of love on our part, but you have withheld your love from us.
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2 Samuel 24:14
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14 “I’m in a desperate situation!” David replied to Gad. “But let us fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is great. Do not let me fall into human hands.”
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