2 Corinthians 5:6
Therefore we are always confident, knowing that while we dwell in the body, we are absent from the Lord,
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
5Now He, that hath wrought us hereunto, is God; who hath also given us the earnest of the Spirit.
7(for we walk by faith, not by sight,) we are confident, I say,
Cross References
2 Corinthians 5:1For we know that if our earthly house, which is but as a tent, were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
Philippians 3:20from whence also we expect the Saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ: who will change our vile body,
Hebrews 11:13These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but seen them from afar, and been persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and sojourners 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 →