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.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 5 connects to 10 cross-references. The tent of this earthly life will be dissolved and replaced by an eternal house from God. Paul is convinced that absent from the body means present with the Lord. We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ. …
Other Translations
we are of good courage, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.
we have courage, and are well pleased rather to be away from the home of the body, and to be at home with the Lord.
We are without fear, desiring to be free from the body, and to be with the Lord.
Cross References
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there …
As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.
My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, …
His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I …
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that …
Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may …
Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be …