2 Corinthians 5:6 kjv — Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:

King James Version

"Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:"

— 2 Corinthians 5:6, King James Version

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2 Corinthians 5 — Context

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If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.

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For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.

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Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.

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Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:

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

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

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

2 Corinthians 5:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 5:6 say?
2 Corinthians 5:6 in the King James Version reads: “Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:”
Where is 2 Corinthians 5:6 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 5:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, verse 6.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 5:6.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 5:6 in?
2 Corinthians 5:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 5:6?
2 Corinthians 5:6 reads (KJV): “Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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