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2 Corinthians

2 Corinthians 5:8

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6Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:Select 2 Corinthians 5:6

7(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)Select 2 Corinthians 5:7

8We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.Select 2 Corinthians 5:8

9Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.Select 2 Corinthians 5:9

10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.Select 2 Corinthians 5:10

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5:8 We are courageous, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.

ASV

5:8 we are of good courage, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.

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