2 Corinthians 5:8

8Yes, we are of good courage, and we awould rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 4:17

17Then we who are alive, who are left, will be bcaught up together with them cin the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so dwe will always be with the Lord.

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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