2 Corinthians 5:9

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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2 Corinthians 5:9 in other translations

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

2 Corinthians 5:9 · World English Bible

2 Corinthians 5:9 in context

  1. 7(for we walk by faith, not by sight);
  2. 8we are of good courage, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.
  3. 9Wherefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well-pleasing unto him.
  4. 10For we must all be made manifest before the judgment-seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
  5. 11Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest unto God; and I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences.