“I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.” —John 17:4

“You saw (John) before he was born. Every day of his life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. How precious are your thoughts about (John), O God.”  —Psalm 139:16-17

Yes, we are fully confident, we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord. —2 Corinthians 5:8

I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die. For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better. —Philippians 1:20

He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever. —Revelation 21:4

I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. —Jeremiah 29:11