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What Were Steve Jobs’ Final Words? You Might be Surprised

Steve Jobs was a man of pointed words and catch phrases. But his final words are perhaps the most poignant, leaving us making assumptions of what he meant.

Steve Jobs Last Words Oh Wow

Mona Simpson, Steve Jobs' biological sister.

During a eulogy delivered on October 16, Jobs’s sister, Mona Simpson, said his final words were “OH WOW. OH WOW. OH WOW.” The New York Times published the full eulogy, in which the words appeared as they are written here — in capital letters.

We can only assume what these words mean or what caused them, but Simpson ended her eulogy with them, making no speculation herself.

The Washington Post notes the fascination many have of last words, including the famous last words of Sigmund Freud, which were, “Now it’s nothing but torture and makes no sense anymore.” The Post reports Beethoven as saying “I shall hear in heaven,” and likens Thomas Edison‘s final remarks to along the same lines as Jobs’s:

According to various sources, including the book “Edison: Inventing the Century” by Neil Baldwin, hours before his death, Edison emerged from a coma, opened his eyes, looked upwards and said “It is very beautiful over there.”

In the eulogy Simpson retells how her brother and she first met. Since Jobs was adopted, they didn’t meet until she was 25. But after this meeting, she appears to have had an integral part and understanding into her brother’s life.

In classic Steve Jobs fashion, who valued taking action over passiveness, Simpson said, ”Death didn’t happen to Steve, he achieved it.”

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  • Eric Von Zipper
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 12:05pm

    My friends… He probably just remembered that he hadn’t returned a Library Book from when he was a kid, and when he calculated the amount of money he owed on it, he said… “OH WOW. OH WOW. OH WOW.”…

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    • Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 12:25pm

      He was upset because he had forgotten to give his guild mates all his phat lewtz in World of Warcraft. Now no one gets the merlock costume.

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    • Tex Expatriate
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 4:25pm

      How thoughtless and disgusting of you.

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    • BuzzardSays
      Posted on November 1, 2011 at 5:25pm

      Steve Jobs…now fully a believer in Jesus Christ. Were his last utterances those of a Christian man going to paradise or of an unbeliever finally grasping the folly of his entire existence on earth.

      Hard to know for sure. But what I do know I share gladly…”Apart from belief in Jesus Christ as God and Savior and because of His(Jesus’) propitiating sacrifice upon the cross to take all sin upon His shoulders, all men would be consigned to everlasting seperation from Him, God. Believe in Jesus and live.”

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    • Gumbercules
      Posted on November 2, 2011 at 1:16am

      He saw something on the otheside better than his iPhone 4s.

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  • SafeguardOurLiberty
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:57am

    I think that Jobs probably saw something that is not of this earth. Whether it is heaven or some other dimension, who knows. But I do believe that Jobs went somewhere that is paradise to him. He was a good person. He accepted people for what they were, he didn’t exclude, or judge others, he didn’t hurt others purposely. And from what I know he followed the Ten Commandments and the Law of Love. “Love others as I love you”. He used his talents that God gave him and spread those talents around the world to help people and bring happiness to many. That is what our job is on this earth. To use your God given talents, to love one another, even though they may follow a different path than you, not to judge each other if people don’t fit into your world. Most of all be good to one another and do not purposely hurt anyone for your own satisfaction.

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    • FreedomCallsNH
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 12:15pm

      i agree. He left his great wealth with no remorse. He understood that his most prized possessions were in discovery and relationships. He had an abundance of both

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    • debbiedubbie
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 12:25pm

      Being a “good person”….even a loving non-judgmental person….is a great thing. I did not know Steve Jobs or much about him other than his wealth. But we all end up being in the same place in the end…dying…and going before our Creator. Not by my words….I am not judging…but…our Lord said it very plainly and clearly….”I am the way, the truth, and the life…No one comes to the Father but through me”. Unless, Steve or anyone else knows the Lord as their personal savior…no matter “how good” they are….they will have to face Jesus Christ who bought us with His blood…only Jesus will judge them and decide where they go….heaven or hell. He plainly tells us in His Word what to expect and what is to be done to receive salvation and eternal life….people are gambling all eternity if they believe there is any other way but Him.

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    • kmichaels
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 12:39pm

      “Oh my God, it’s full of stars.”

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    • kmichaels
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 12:45pm

      [debbiedubbie
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 12:25pm
      Being a “good person”….even a loving non-judgmental person….is a great thing. I did not know Steve Jobs or much about him other than his wealth. But we all end up being in the same place in the end…dying…and going before our Creator. Not by my words….I am not judging…but…our Lord said it very plainly and clearly….”I am the way, the truth, and the life…No one comes to the Father but through me”. Unless, Steve or anyone else knows the Lord as their personal savior…no matter “how good” they are….they will have to face Jesus Christ who bought us with His blood…only Jesus will judge them and decide where they go….heaven or hell. He plainly tells us in His Word what to expect and what is to be done to receive salvation and eternal life….people are gambling all eternity if they believe there is any other way but Him.]

      What Jesus made clear is that “In as much as you have done it unto the least of these, my children, you have done it unto me.”

      “Pure religion and undefiled before God is that a man visit the sick, the afflicted the fatherless,” etc.

      Apparently Jesus’ judgement will fall in line with how much good they do to their fellow man. If you are one of many that believe that the millions of people that never even heard of Christ’s name, let alone had a chance to believe on him personally will be doomed because of an accident of birth location and or time, you are dead wr

       
    • revolution-wanted
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 12:51pm

      The only way to heaven is through the son(Jesus Christ)!!!!!!!!! some day we all will understand this and won’t be able to argue it!!!!!! There will be ALOT of (worldly) good people in Hell.

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    • kmichaels
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 12:59pm

      [revolution-wanted
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 12:51pm
      The only way to heaven is through the son(Jesus Christ)!!!!!!!!! some day we all will understand this and won’t be able to argue it!!!!!! There will be ALOT of (worldly) good people in Hell.]

      There will be even more people in hell that think they were saved, by mouthing a few words or sounds, relative to the name Jesus. Some will even claim that they did marvelous works in his name. However, Jesus judges based on your fruits, your deeds, your works, what you have done, etc, etc.

      “In as much as you have done it unto the least of these my brethen, ye have done it unto me.”

      “Pure religion and undefiled before God is for a man to visit the sick, the elderly, the fatherless, the widows,” etc.

       
    • LOJ
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 3:35pm

      I agree, who says Oh Wow when they are dying, unless they have seen a vision or something enlightening or exciting.

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    • Mil-Dot
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 8:51pm

      There are no shortages of people that think that they alone know all about Jesus and why we are here and who gets into heaven and who does not. I believe that life is all about learning to love and the hard lessons and tradgedies that are a part of life make a person worthy to go upstairs when it is their time. No man can judge another man’s soul or his “deservedness” to join God. That is up to him alone. So quit trying. Your time will come.

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    • far2right
      Posted on November 1, 2011 at 7:20am

      @KMICHAEL: You quote James 1:27. This is supposed to be the behavior of a true follower of Christ. It does not apply to a Buddhist, Islamist, Mormon, etc. James is writing to true believers and followers of Christ. Mr. Jobs, as good as he is relatively speaking, could not follow the 10 Commandments and the Law of God. The Law was given to show man his need of a perfect righteousness that none can perform. By the Law the whole world is guilty and through it is the knowledge of sin (Rom 3:19, 20). All have fallen short of the perfection God requires, except one – the Lord Jesus Christ. If there is any other way to be made righteous by the Law, then Christ’s death has become worthless to that person (Gal 2:21).

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    • jado1981
      Posted on November 1, 2011 at 9:18am

      Safeguard – Jobs was a buddhist, and so I doubt he followed the 10 Commandments. I wont doubt that he tried to live a genuinely clean and good life, but that argument doesn’t hold any water before God. Jesus said, “I AM the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE, NO MAN comes to the Father, EXCEPT through ME. He didn’t mince words, so if he (Jobs) was actually buddhist, then a Christian, we have our answer.

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  • Andy
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:48am

    The Apostal Paul here in this verse makes it clear what Steve’s comments were all about.
    1Cor 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

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  • garyM
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:40am

    Ziplockhand…Rev 11:18 speaks to the great tribulation, the church has already been raptured to Heaven, the things written in Chap 11 and 12 have to do with people who are Jews that are saved in the great tribulation. such as when the Bible says this:
    Rev 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

    The antichrist will kill those who refuse to worship to antichrist and those remain committed to Jesus in the Great Tribulation! It’s not difficult to se that scenerio being set up now! And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death

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    • Ruler4You
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:46am

      He was being uploaded to the iCloud.

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    • Founding Father2
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:49am

      Were you able to see the 60 Minutes interview with Steve Jobs, quite the eye opener. He was a huge capitalist… sorry Occupiers: http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2011/oct/jobs_60_minutes.html

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    • garyM
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 11:07am

      itsgodryck I will be praying for you, I also have Severe COPD since 1999. I’ve been on oxygen 24/7 since 2006. Times have gotten rough the past year, I have all put all my faith in Christ. His grace is sufficient, when we are weak, He is strong!
      King James Version
      38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
      39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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    • Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 12:27pm

      Jobs wasn’t a money worshipper though. There’s a difference. Jobs said himself, “The goal is not to be the richest man in the cemetary.” He didn’t base every decision on stock price as so many do now.

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    • stoptheliesbho
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 2:24pm

      @Ruler4You – HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! You win this thread.

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  • itsgodryck
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:05am

    As someone who is currently dealing with stage four lymphoma and the probability of my demise in the coming year, I hope that his words were in response to God’s infinite love and mercy, a newfound faith, and the first glimpse of Heaven.

    All of us will die, but the fool dies twice. Make no mistake! The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is real. Jesus Christ was right in saying “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life; NO ONE comes to the Father except by Me”.

    I am prepared for my journey. Are you?

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    • dpselfe
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:25am

      I am indeed. See you there!

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    • dcart888
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:39am

      God Bless you and your strength – We’ll all eventually meet you there OH WOW OH WOW

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    • Marci
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 11:13am

      Sorry to hear this ITSGOD, but it sounds like you have everything in order and are not afraid. I can only hope to have as much courage as you. God bless you.

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    • loriann12
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 1:09pm

      As someone dealing with stage 4 breast cancer, yes, I know where I’m going….see ya there.

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    • susie77
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:41pm

      My Brother died of the same cancer you have and he saw Jesus 6 days before he died, literally, a light and all, it was Jesus who gave him a choice and a chance at then end. My Brother is in heaven and I feel good to know I will see him when it is my time. He even told me that he would be there waiting for me when it was my time. Maybe Jesus went to Steve a minute before his death and gave him a chance to choose between Jesus or Hell? I believe God gives us to our last breath on earth to choose where we will go, we all get the chance because our God has such mercies.

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  • hauschild
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:48am

    All due respect…who gives a rat’s ass about Steve Jobs now??? He was a great innovator – super. Can we move on now???

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    • Kasey
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:55am

      how exactly are you giving any, let alone all due, respect here?

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    • RRFlyer
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:21am

      in answer to your no respect, I do

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    • capitalideals
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:28am

      Why do YOU care what is said about Steve Jobs? Are you a thought policeman?

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    • Doni609
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:41am

      Buffoon!

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    • SCHEXbp
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 12:13pm

      No one has to be cruel but people are going a little overboard about Steve Jobs, even Glenn Beck. Jobs was NOT Edison (despite Beck’s headline asserting it). If anything, Woz was – as he wrote the initial OS. Jobs didn’t INVENT anything “inside.” He put stuff in pretty & very efficient containers and/or drew up concepts to achieve that. Marketing genius & driver of people, yes. And the foolishness about “achieving” death is nonsense. He died like everybody else. Death is the great equalizer.
      P.S. For those culturally concerned: Apple was a primary & early pusher of homosexual rights, for those who think this too has gone overboard.

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    • CharlesMartel
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:57pm

      Most people who say “All due respect” don’t mean any respect, since they usually follow with an insult.

      I hope he had a relationship with God and it wouldn’t surprise me after what I have learned recently about his relationship with his family. Our relationship with our wives and children should be a reflection of the relationship we have with God. Steve Jobs got the wife and children part right.

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  • PAWatcher
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:44am

    Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow- description of something breathtakingly beautiful, surprising, wonderful, pleasurable.

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    • ADNIL
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 4:49pm

      That was his last gift. A gift of hope!

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  • G man
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:43am

    The Afterlife

    They’re moving off in all imaginable directions,
    each according to his own private belief,
    and this is the secret that silent Lazarus would not reveal:
    that everyone is right, as it turns out.
    you go to the place you always thought you would go,
    the place you kept lit in an alcove in your head.

    Some are being shot into a funnel of flashing colors
    into a zone of light, white as a January sun.
    Others are standing naked before a forbidding judge who sits
    with a golden ladder on one side, a coal chute on the other.

    Some have already joined the celestial choir
    and are singing as if they have been doing this forever,
    while the less inventive find themselves stuck
    in a big air conditioned room full of food and chorus girls.

    Some are approaching the apartment of the female God,
    a woman in her forties with short wiry hair
    and glasses hanging from her neck by a string.
    With one eye she regards the dead through a hole in her door.

    There are those who are squeezing into the bodies
    of animals–eagles and leopards–and one trying on
    the skin of a monkey like a tight suit,
    ready to begin another life in a more simple key,

    while others float off into some benign vagueness,
    little units of energy heading for the ultimate elsewhere.

    There are even a few classicists being led to an underworld
    by a mythological creature with a beard and hooves.
    He will bring them to the mouth of the furious cave
    guarded over by Edith Hamilton and he

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    • garyM
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:01am

      And you point is: I copied and pasted this line below from you post for comment

      and this is the secret that silent Lazarus would not reveal:

      Lazarus wasn’t brought back to life eternally by Jesus. Jesus restored Lazarus’ physical life. It would be my guess that Lazarus believed and had faith in Jesus enough to be born again and when he died the second time, he was given life eternally. It is in error to think that the miracles Jesus performed in the Bible bringing people back to life on earth is the same as Jesus gives for eternity. He performed these miracles and had them recorded so people would know the power of God and be saved so they could experience eternity with Jesus. I thought that needed to be cleared up!

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  • EqualJustice
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:41am

    This gives me such HOPE because I read he had turned to God and Religeon in his last few years!

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  • neocon1
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:38am

    ”Death didn’t happen to Steve, he achieved it.”

    total BS

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  • KeepTheTen
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:34am

    Why do people think that our reward as Christians is going to heaven? Where in the Bible does it say that?

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    • esv
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:55am

      today you will be with me in paradise. i guess we could argue over what paradise is but Jesus does seem to say that this man will be with him in death. we can do a study over other passages but that’s the first to come to mind.

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    • takemout
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:57am

      @ten, all over the New Testament.

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    • Ziplockhand
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:59am

      Rev 11:18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.

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    • hi
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:59am

      For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

      Just before the sinner died on the cross with Jesus he repented to Jesus and Jesus declared “You will be with me in Paradise today.”

      Adam‘s and Eve’s sin brought death to the world which means separation from God. But God always had a plan of redemption, his son, Jesus Christ. We are separated from God until we ask Jesus into our hearts.

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    • wise grandma
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:03am

      Let’s see these words “Today you will be with me in paridise.” Said by who.

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    • Skutt
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:04am

      ESV A more accurate understanding of what Jesus said is “I tell you today, you will be with me in paradise.” Since Jesus died and was not resurrected for three days this is a more accurate understanding of his words.

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    • garyM
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:18am

      Christians go to Heaven because they have faith in what Jesus did on the cross and because they repent and believe the Gospel and are spiritually born again, salvation and Heaven is not earned, it is by grace and mercy that anyone is saved Grace is getting what we don’t deserve and mercy is not getting what we do deserve. Rewards are totally different than salvation, rewards will be given to believers in Heaven for their work on earth. All believer rewards who receive reward crowns will cast them at Jesus feet anyway, while they given praise to the King! Anyone who believes they will make Heaven because anything they have done has believed in a false Gospel!

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    • RRFlyer
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:22am

      It says that from beginning to end. All you have to do is read before making foolish comments

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    • kmichaels
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 12:56pm

      [esv
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:55am
      today you will be with me in paradise. i guess we could argue over what paradise is but Jesus does seem to say that this man will be with him in death. we can do a study over other passages but that’s the first to come to mind.]

      Jesus said on the cross “this day thou shalt be with me in paradise.”

      The term used was very specifically paradise. Paradise, according to scholars of that time period understand that after death there is a temporary holding place of people’s spirits. For those that are generally good, it is known as paradise. For those that are generally bad, it is known as hell or some other less pleasant place.

      Physical location is not really the issue. It is more a matter of state of mind.

      Technically, Jesus stated “this day thou shalt be with me in paradise.”

      Three days later, Jesus stated “touch me not, for I have not yet ascended to my Father in heaven.” The implication here is that Jesus went to paradise, most likely to organize a teaching process there, then, after three days, finally ascended to “heaven” to be with his Father.

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    • COFemale
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 2:16pm

      The use of heaven is stated throughout the Bible. Perhaps you should read it sometime, before you make asinine statements.
      Secondly, even though it did not make the Bible and many religions do not recognize the scripture as Canon; The Book of Enoch explicitly describes the 10 levels of heaven; God being on the 10th level. If I remember correctly, the angels are on the 7th level; thus 7th Heaven – ring a bell?

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  • momrules
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:29am

    As my Dad was dying he opened his eyes and looked at what to us was an empty corner of the room and said,’ There she is, there’s my angel.” I believe he saw just that, an angel sent to gather him home.
    I won’t even guess at what Mr. Jobs was seeing but I hope it was something as wonderful.

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    • NOBAMA201258
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:43am

      Moments before my Dad died he suddenly thrust his arms skyward as if to accept his ride to heaven,surely there is a better place than this!

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    • gramma b
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:50am

      My mother, after being barely conscious for days, opened her eyes, smiled a huge smile, caught her breath, and said “Oh, for Heaven’s sake.” My father in law, similarly, opened his eyes, smiled broadly, and reached out his arms. We always thought he saw my mother-in-law, who had died years before.

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    • copatriots
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 1:04pm

      Agreed! He obviously saw something incredible. I’m not sure the “Oh Wow” was that relevant to what he saw because Mona said it was hours earlier when he uttered those words. We don’t even know if it was “Oh Wow” in a good way or a bad way. It could have been “Oh Wow” as in “this is painful” or “oh wow…..it is difficult to leave those I love”. But he did look “over their shoulders past them” so he saw something. The way Mona actually phrased what happened was:

      “Steve’s final words, hours earlier, were monosyllables, repeated three times.
      Before embarking, he’d looked at his sister Patty, then for a long time at his children, then at his life’s partner, Laurene, and then over their shoulders past them.
      Steve’s final words were:
      OH WOW. OH WOW. OH WOW.”

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    • Gettn it
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 3:07pm

      I was just turning 10, as my granfather had a massive heart attack and they told him if he left the hospital he would have another. “then I’ll die at home”. I sat in a room full of my aunts
      as my grandmother fussed in the kitchen, he sat in his rocker with his eyes closed. I was praying he would live to celebrate my birthday in a few days. He suddenly looked in my direction and said,
      “I’m going” bowed his head and was gone. I have never felt such peace as he left.
      I will never forget. There is another place, my grandpa told me.

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  • Tired-of-fools
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:29am

    I wonder if Mona is “available”?

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  • kickagrandma
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:22am

    I can believe, “Oh, WOW!” I have heard of people dying who exclaimed, “OH, THE COLORS!” I knew of one great CHRISTIAN man (over 90 years of age), who on his deathbed was smiling and beckoning the angels to him.

    There most definitely IS an after-life, a continued life, if you will. This one was just the playground for entering HIS PERFECT SCHOOL; or, if you prefer, this one was the school and we will be entering HIS PERFECT PLAYGROUND.

    For those of you still unsure of it, now would be a very good time to do some investigating in the BIBLE. Study and learn for yourselves. It is real. It is coming.

    Steve Jobs, if not a Christian when he died (and we won’t know `til we get HOME but I do hope he was), very well might have been saying, “Oh, WOW!” about all he will miss for eternity. If he was a Christian, it will be fun to hang out with him up there.

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  • rfycom
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:21am

    iDead by not iForgotten

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:21am

    I find the apotheosis of Jobs, especially by the left, a bit strange.

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  • SamIamTwo
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:21am

    My brother, who had cystic fibrosis, was resuscitated after being dead for 20 min…(1967)…it was near my birthday and he asked for some cake and that I bring it and to be alone. He died 2 days later.

    His only words to me was, “You don’t need to worry, God said you will be OK, he has a plan for you, so don’t be sad”…now tell me how could a 12 year old could come up with such knowledge without the help of God!

    He was 12 years old. Not some so called brainwashed bible-thumper…Atheists are closed minded…narrow minded.

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    • Secessionista
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:34am

      Amazing. Thank you. In one of the very few times God has ever spoken directly to me, he said “Everything is going to be OK”. He told me this during one of my darkest hours. It doesn’t feel like everything has been OK, but I am still here and kicking, trying my best, and I feel like it’s not OK after what is now 7 years of tribulation, but I am among the top 0.1% financially on the planet after having come back from zero, and I now look for people to help instead of helping myself. When my friends hit the bottom and feel desperate, I am compelled to let them know this simple short message from him. I know he meant the message to all of us. Everything will be alright.

      I think that our suffering is only self-perceived, and our misery, completely unnecessary. When we get to heaven, I imagine we will tell each other stories about how stupid we were in our little stint here, like the way we might relay our performance on a math test, or a driver’s test. And we will all laugh about how we died, especially the ones of us who did it to ourselves, skydiving, and what-not. “Man, what was I thinking!” LOL!

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    • Dudley Do-Right
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:22am

      I think Jesus suffered during the passion so that our suffering would have a redeeming value.

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  • TRONINTHEMORNING
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:21am

    Well, I hope he knew Christ; all important.

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    • Secessionista
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:36am

      He probably would not have been a Buddhist is he knew Christ. I can’t be sure of that, though.

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    • hi
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:01am

      I agree that I hope He knew Christ, the only path to Heaven.

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  • MotoMofo
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:20am

    I guess he’s up in the iHeaven.

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  • Marine Recon Dad
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:11am

    And the news value of this story is……….????????

    I’d be more apt to sit on the edge of my seat, waiting to hear the words “And the new President of the United States is….. NOT Barack Obama!”

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    • RRFlyer
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:26am

      And who cares what you think MRD? Glad you aren’t in charge of the news I read

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  • 13th Imam
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:07am

    Rosebud

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  • joei234
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:06am

    Here’s another example of The Blaze AKA Pravda West, trying to imply that there is such a thing as an afterlife. No news on the Blaze, just propaganda, Soviet style.

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    • HumbleHerd
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:14am

      That’s funny, because I’m pretty sure the Soviets *killed* people that believed in God or an afterlife.

      PUT DOWN THE KNIFE, SIR!

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    • bhelmet
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:16am

      Yeah, because the phrase “only assume” means a conclusion is being drawn. How is OWS?

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    • joe1234
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:17am

      so post your proof that there is not an afterlife…

      let me guess, becasue you said so….LOL

      lets see who should we believe, some anonymous wacko on the internet who can’t even come up with their own monikor, or Jesus?

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    • @leftfighter
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:30am

      Ummm… propaganda is, by definition, State-run. That‘s kinda why it’s a bad thing.

      Sir, I hope you realize how ludicrous your comment is.

      “HOW DARE THESE PEOPLE RUN A STORY ABOUT A POSSIBLE AFTERLIFE IN THEIR ‘FAITH’ SECTION!!!”

      Just sayin’.

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    • garyM
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:33am

      Hey JOEL 1234
      Whether you chose to believe there isn’t an after life after physical death is your choice, God given choice, however if you would stop and consider what force would cause you to be so irritated when someone speaks of eternity? I know that answer, do you, the force that makes you angry is the opposite force of that gives life and life more abundantly eternally. Jesus said no man can serve two masters, it’s very easy to see who is against Him.. All of us are evangelist, either for Jesus or for the devil. It’s easy to see which one you have chosen so far! Maybe you should have some business cards printed up!

      Joel1234
      agent for the devil
      call me for all your antichrist needs
      PH # BR 549

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    • kmichaels
      Posted on October 31, 2011 at 1:06pm

      Actually, it was Steve Job’s sister that seemed to be implying that there was some form of afterlife. You atheists need to learn to read the details and gather facts better than you do. Otherwise you come across as generally stupid.

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    • 11:11
      Posted on November 1, 2011 at 2:00pm

      ah! never mind ,you wouldn’t learn anything from it anyway

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    • 509vista
      Posted on December 3, 2011 at 5:46pm

      KMICHAELS, Lumping all atheists into your supercilious comment really shows your intelligence.

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  • LastAmerican
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:05am

    I’ll bet it was really “oh god”

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  • Annie Fields
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:05am

    I’d bet my house he was seeing heaven.

    However you define it.

    May the angel embrace him, my fellow Aspie.

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  • Stoic one
    Posted on October 31, 2011 at 9:02am

    A true giant of our time.

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