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Philippians 1:22
But if I go on living in the flesh--if this is the fruit of my work--then I do not see what decision to make.

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Philippians 1:23
I am in a hard position between the two, having a desire to go away and be with Christ, which is very much better:

2 Corinthians 5:6
So, then, we are ever without fear, and though conscious that while we are in the body we are away from the Lord,

2 Corinthians 5:7
(For we are walking by faith, not by seeing,)

2 Corinthians 5:8
We are without fear, desiring to be free from the body, and to be with the Lord.

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Galatians 2:20
I have been put to death on the cross with Christ; still I am living; no longer I, but Christ is living in me; and that life which I now am living in the flesh I am living by faith, the faith of the Son of God, who in love for me, gave himself up for me.

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Isaiah 57:1
The upright man goes to his death, and no one gives a thought to it; and god-fearing men are taken away, and no one is troubled by it; for the upright man is taken away because of evil-doing, and goes into peace.

Isaiah 57:2
They are at rest in their last resting-places, every one going straight before him.

2 Timothy 4:8
From now on, the crown of righteousness is made ready for me, which the Lord, the upright judge, Will give to me at that day: and not only to me, but to all those who have had love for his revelation.

2 Corinthians 5:1
For we are conscious that if this our tent of flesh is taken down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in heaven.

Revelation 14:13
And a voice from heaven came to my ears, saying, Put in writing, There is a blessing on the dead who from now on come to their end in the Lord: yes, says the Spirit, that they may have rest from their troubles; for their works go with them.

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Jonah 4:3
So now, O Lord, give ear to my prayer and take my life from me; for death is better for me than life.

Numbers 11:15
If this is to be my fate, put me to death now in answer to my prayer, if I have grace in your eyes; and let me not see my shame.

1 Kings 19:4
While he himself went a day's journey into the waste land, and took a seat under a broom-plant, desiring for himself only death; for he said, It is enough: now, O Lord, take away my life, for I am no better than my fathers.

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Philippians 2:17
And even if I am offered like a drink offering, giving myself for the cause and work of your faith, I am glad and have joy with you all:

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2 Corinthians 10:3
For though we may be living in the flesh, we are not fighting after the way of the flesh

1 Peter 4:2
So that you may give the rest of your lives in the flesh, not to the desires of men, but to the purpose of God.

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Philippians 2:30
Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, putting his life in danger to make your care for me complete.

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