2 Corinthians 5:8
We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
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In Context
7For we walk by faith, not by sight.
9So we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home in this body or away from it.
Cross References
Psalms 16:11You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.
Psalms 73:23Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand.
Matthew 25:23His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
John 14:3And if I go, I will prepare a place for you. I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.
Acts 21:13Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
2 Corinthians 5:9So we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home in this body or away from it.
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 →