2 Corinthians 5:9

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

2 Corinthians 5:9

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

So we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home in this body or away from it.

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KJV

King James Version

Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.

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WEB

World English Bible

Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Wherefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well-pleasing unto him.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

Therefore also we strive earnestly, whether being at home or being away, to be well-pleasing to Him.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

2 Corinthians 5

⁷ For we walk by faith, not by sight.

⁸ We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

⁹ So we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home in this body or away from it.

¹⁰ For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.

¹¹ Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.

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