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

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

10 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.

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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

    That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

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  • 2 Peter 3:14

    Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

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  • Romans 14:18

    For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 4:11

    And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

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  • 1 Timothy 4:10

    For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

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  • Genesis 4:7

    If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.

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  • 2 Peter 1:10–11

    Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

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  • Romans 15:20

    Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:

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