Idra Zuta

We have learned that on the day when Rabbi Shimon wished to leave the world and was settling his affairs, his companions gathered in his home. Rabbi Elazar his son, Rabbi Aba and the rest of the companions appeared before him, and the house was full. Rabbi Shimon looked up and saw that the house was full. He wept and said, at a different time, when I was sick, Rabbi Pinchas ben Yair came before me. They waited for me until now until I found my place in the Garden of Eden. When I returned, fire encircled me, which never ceased. No one appeared before me except with permission. Now I see that the fire is extinguished, and the house is full.

While they were seated, Rabbi Shimon opened his eyes and saw what he saw, while a fire surrounded the house. Everyone left; Rabbi Elazar his son and Rabbi Aba remained, while the other companions stayed outside. Rabbi Shimon said to Rabbi Elazar his son, go out and see if Rabbi Yitzchak is present, because I was his guarantor. Tell him to settle his affairs and be seated by me, blessed is his portion.