Scripture

1. Luke 23:43 ^[1]

   And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (ESV)
2. Luke 16:23 ^[1]

   and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. (ESV)
3. Philippians 1:23 ^[1]

   I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. (ESV)
4. 2 Corinthians 5:6–8 ^[1]

   So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. (ESV)
5. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 ^[2]

   For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. (ESV)
6. Romans 8:23 ^[3]

   And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. (ESV)
7. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 ^[3]

   For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. (ESV)