Revelation 20:6 pronounces a blessing on those in the first resurrection — closely related to the blessing on the faithful dead here.

Revelation 19:9 also commands 'Write: Blessed are...' — a parallel beatitude about the wedding supper.

Revelation 10:4 tells John not to write — the opposite command to 'Write: Blessed...' here.

Revelation 7:14-17 describes those before the throne serving God with no more tears—a fuller picture of the blessed rest promised here.

Revelation 6:11 shows martyrs told to rest a little longer—same theme of rest from labor for the faithful dead.

Revelation 21:5 also commands John to write, emphasizing the reliability of God's words — here the blessing is also assured.

Revelation 2:7 promises the tree of life to the conqueror — both verses offer eschatological reward for faithful endurance.

In Galatians 6:8, sowing to the Spirit yields eternal life — the deeds that follow believers are those sown to the Spirit.

In Hebrews 6:10, God does not overlook work and love shown to saints — directly supporting that deeds follow believers.

Hebrews 4:9-11 speaks of a Sabbath-rest for God's people, resting from works—strong thematic parallel to resting from labors.

In 2 Timothy 4:8, the crown of righteousness for those who finish the race parallels deeds leading to reward after death.

2 Thessalonians 1:7 promises relief to the troubled at Christ's revelation—directly parallel to the rest from labor here.

1 Thessalonians 5:10 speaks of living together with Christ whether awake or asleep, paralleling the blessed rest for those who die in the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 4:14 promises that through Jesus, God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep, affirming the resurrection hope behind the blessing here.

Philippians 1:21-23 says 'to die is gain' and to depart is 'to be with Christ', directly supporting the blessed state of those who die in the Lord here.

2 Corinthians 5:8 expresses preference to be 'away from the body and at home with the Lord', which is the reality behind the blessing on the dead here.

In 1 Corinthians 15:58, labor in the Lord is not in vain — directly reinforcing that deeds follow believers into eternal rest.

Romans 14:8 affirms that whether we live or die we are the Lord's, providing the foundational relationship that makes the dead in the Lord blessed here.

Isaiah 57:2 directly says the righteous 'rest in their beds' and 'enter into peace', closely matching the 'rest from their labors' promised here.

Numbers 23:10 records Balaam’s wish to die the death of the righteous — directly paralleling the blessing on those who die in the Lord.

Psalm 49:15 affirms God will redeem the righteous from the grave — echoing the blessed state of those who die in the Lord.

Psalm 95:11 denies rest to the unfaithful — contrasting with Revelation 14:13's promise of rest for those who die in the Lord.

Proverbs 14:32 says the righteous find refuge in death — directly parallel to the blessing on those who die in the Lord.

Daniel 12:13 promises rest and resurrection for Daniel — a direct OT parallel to the blessing of dying in the Lord and resting from labor.

Hebrews 4:10 describes entering God's rest by ceasing from works, mirroring the promise that those who die in the Lord rest from their labors.

Luke 2:29 records Simeon's peaceful departure in death — a parallel beatitude for those who see the Lord's salvation.

Luke 16:22 shows Lazarus carried to Abraham's side after death — a narrative parallel of blessed afterlife for the righteous.

1 Corinthians 15:19 states that without resurrection, believers are pitied — contrasting the blessed hope here.

Philippians 1:23 expresses Paul's desire to depart and be with Christ — directly parallels the blessing of dying in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:18 contrasts: if Christ is not raised, the dead in Christ have perished — highlighting by opposite logic the blessedness of those who die in the Lord here.

Psalm 94:13 promises relief from days of trouble — similar to the rest from labors promised to the faithful dead.

Job 3:17-19 describes the dead ceasing from turmoil and weary at rest—a similar concept of rest from suffering, though without Christian hope.

Psalm 4:8 speaks of lying down in peace and safety — a parallel to the promise of rest from labors in Revelation 14:13.