“because I know this will lead to my salvation through your prayers and help from the Spirit of Jesus Christ. My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed about anything, but that now as always, with all courage, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life or by death. For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful work for me; and I don’t know which one I should choose. I am torn between the two. I long to depart and be with Christ  — which is far better  —  but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. Since I am persuaded of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that, because of my coming to you again, your boasting in Christ Jesus may abound.”

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭1‬:‭19‬-‭26‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.”

‭‭John‬ ‭11‬:‭25‬ ‭CSB‬‬