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2 Corinthians 5:9

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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.

So we aspire to please Him, whether we are here 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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BSB
So we aspire to please Him, whether we are here in this body or away from it.
KJV
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
WEB
Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him.
ASV
Wherefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well-pleasing unto him.
DARBY
Wherefore also we are zealous, whether present or absent, to be agreeable to him.
BLB
Therefore also we strive earnestly, whether being at home or being away, to be well-pleasing to Him.
ÅB
Derfor setter vi og vår ære i, enten vi er hjemme eller borte, å tekkes ham.
OTB
Derfor gjør vi det også til vårt mål, enten hjemme eller borte, å være til behag for Ham.
B1930
Derfor setter vi og vår ære i, enten vi er hjemme eller borte, å tekkes ham.

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Cross references

  • Colossians 1:10

    so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

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  • 2 Peter 3:14

    Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.

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  • Romans 14:18

    For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 4:11

    and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.

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  • 1 Timothy 4:10

    To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.

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  • Genesis 4:7

    If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you refuse to do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires you, but you must master it.”

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  • 2 Peter 1:10–11

    Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

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  • Romans 15:20

    In this way I have aspired to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.

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