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
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the …
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we …
And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; …
For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living …
And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of …
His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I …
His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, …
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be …