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The inscription on the grave and the title of this picture is a very famous Bible verse:

"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." --Philippians 1:21

The apostle Paul penned those words while he was in prison, knowing full well that he would eventually be executed. This verse tells us that we are immortal (if we have put our faith in Christ) and nothing in this life can really harm us.

Those responsible for this tombstone believed in not only the resurrection of Christ, but the coming resurrection of the dead.