2 Corinthians 5:8
So we are confident, and we have the good will to be on a pilgrimage in the body, so as to be present to the Lord.
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In Context
7For we walk by means of faith, and not by sight.
9And thus we struggle, whether absent or present, to please him.
Cross References
Psalms 16:11They have cast me out, and now they have surrounded me. They have cast their eyes down to the earth.
Psalms 73:23Do not forget the voices of your adversaries. The arrogance of those who hate you rises up continually.
Matthew 25:23His lord said to him: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. Since you have been faithful over a few things, I will appoint you over many things. Enter into the gladness of your lord.’
John 14:3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will return again, and then I will take you to myself, so that where I am, you also may be.
Acts 21:13Then Paul responded by saying: “What do you accomplish by weeping and afflicting my heart? For I am prepared, not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
2 Corinthians 5:9And thus we struggle, whether absent or present, to please him.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 5:2-12
The Believer's Prospect beyond Death. ( a. d. 57.) 1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: 3 If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. 4 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up… Read the whole commentary →