2 Corinthians 5:8
We are confident, and would rather be absent from the body, and present with the Lord.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
7(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
9Therefore we labour, that whether at home or absent, we may please him.
Cross References
Matthew 25:23His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter into the joy of your lord.
John 14:3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to myself; that where I am, there you may be also.
Acts 21:13Then Paul answered, What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? for I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
2 Corinthians 5:9Therefore we labour, that whether at home or absent, we may 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 →