New Testament · VERSE 9

2 Corinthians 5:9

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

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2 Corinthians 5:7

(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

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.

2 Corinthians 5:9SELECTED VERSE

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

2 Corinthians 5:10

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.

2 Corinthians 5:11

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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