1 Corinthians 15:6

6Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

The Coming of the Lord

13But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, athat you may not grieve as others do bwho have no hope. 14For csince we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him dthose who have fallen asleep.

Revelation of John 14:13

13And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: eBlessed are the dead fwho die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, gthat they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!”

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