2 Corinthians 5:10

8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

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

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.

12 For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
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.
KJV
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
WEB
For we must all be revealed before the judgment seat of Christ that each one may receive the things in the body according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
ASV
For 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.
DARBY
For we must all be manifested before the judgment-seat of the Christ, that each may receive the things [done] in the body, according to those he has done, whether [it be] good or evil.
BLB
For it is necessary for us all to appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each may receive back the things [done] through the body according to what he did, whether good or evil.
ÅB
For vi skal alle åpenbares for Kristi domstol, for at enhver kan få igjen det som er skjedd ved legemet, etter det som han har gjort, enten godt eller ondt.
OTB
For vi må alle fram for Kristi domstol, så hver enkelt kan motta godtgjørelse for sine gjerninger gjort gjennom kroppen, i samsvar med hva han har gjort, enten godt eller ondt.
B1930
For vi skal alle åpenbares for Kristi domstol, forat enhver kan få igjen det som er skjedd ved legemet, efter det som han har gjort, enten godt eller ondt.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Matthew 16:27

    For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

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  • Revelation 22:12

    And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

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  • Ecclesiastes 12:14

    For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

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  • Ephesians 6:8

    Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

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  • Psalms 62:12

    Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.

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  • Romans 2:5–10

    But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

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  • 1 Corinthians 4:5

    Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

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  • Psalms 98:9

    Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.

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