2 Corinthians 5:6

Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, while we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:

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In The King James Version

Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:

In Context

5Now he that hath wrought us for this same thing is God, who also hath given to us the earnest of the Spirit.

7(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

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Cross References

Psalms 27:3Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

Psalms 119:19I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.

Isaiah 30:15For thus saith the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.

2 Corinthians 5:1For 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.

Philippians 3:20For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ:

Hebrews 11:13These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them , and embraced them , and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

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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