In the grave wicked people stop their evil, and tired workers find rest at last.

Our bodies will return to the dust of the earth, and the breath of life will go back to God, who gave it to us.

'Well done, you good and faithful servant!' said his master. 'You have been faithful in managing small amounts, so I will put you in charge of large amounts. Come on in and share my happiness!'

The poor man died and was carried by the angels to sit beside Abraham at the feast in heaven. The rich man died and was buried,

For we know that when this tent we live in---our body here on earth---is torn down, God will have a house in heaven for us to live in, a home he himself has made, which will last forever.

We are full of courage and would much prefer to leave our home in the body and be at home with the Lord.

I am pulled in two directions. I want very much to leave this life and be with Christ, which is a far better thing;

Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Write this: Happy are those who from now on die in the service of the Lord!" "Yes indeed!" answers the Spirit. "They will enjoy rest from their hard work, because the results of their service go with them."

"Now, Lord, you have kept your promise, and you may let your servant go in peace.

But Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."

All the kings of the earth lie in their magnificent tombs,

and was buried in the rock tomb which he had carved out for himself in David's City. They used spices and perfumed oils to prepare his body for burial, and they built a huge bonfire to mourn his death.

Elam lies down among those killed in battle, and the graves of her soldiers are all around her. They are all uncircumcised, all killed in battle. In life they spread terror, but now they lie dead and disgraced, sharing the fate of those killed in battle.

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, "I am the Almighty God. Obey me and always do what is right.

They both lived good lives in God's sight and obeyed fully all the Lord's laws and commands.