2 Corinthians 5:8

Neuerthelesse, we are bolde, and loue rather to remoue out of the body, and to dwell with the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

In Context

7(For we walke by faith, and not by sight.)

9Wherefore also we couet, that both dwelling at home, and remouing from home, we may be acceptable to him.

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Cross References

Psalms 16:11Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is the fulnesse of ioy: and at thy right hand there are pleasures for euermore.

Psalms 73:23Yet I was alway with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.

Matthew 25:23His master saide vnto him, It is well done good seruant, and faithfull, Thou hast bene faithfull in litle, I will make thee ruler ouer much: enter into thy masters ioy.

John 14:3And if I go to prepare a place for you, I wil come againe, and receiue you vnto my selfe, that where I am, there may ye be also.

Acts 21:13Then Paul answered, and sayd, What doe ye weeping and breaking mine heart? For I am ready not to be bound onely, but also to die at Hierusalem for the Name of the Lord Iesus.

2 Corinthians 5:9Wherefore also we couet, that both dwelling at home, and remouing from home, we may be acceptable to 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 →

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