2 Corinthians 5:8
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
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In Context
7(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
9Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
Cross References
Psalms 16:11You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Psalms 73:23Nevertheless I am continually with you: you have held me by my right hand.
Matthew 25:23His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter you 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 unto myself; that where I am, there all of you may be also.
Acts 21:13Then Paul answered, What mean all of you to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
2 Corinthians 5:9Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of 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 →