The Lord had said that every matter is established by the testimony of two or three witnesses (Deuteronomy 17:6). People typically fear death and puzzle over what existence on the other side of death is like, to the point that a heavenly statement declaring the dead “blessed” seems a stretch. Therefore, the Spirit, who also is in heaven, confirms the accuracy of the initial voice. This message is too glorious to be doubted on earth!
13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!”