2 Corinthians 5:8 web — We are courageous, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.

World English Bible

"We are courageous, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord."

— 2 Corinthians 5:8, World English Bible

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2 Corinthians 5 — Context

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Now he who made us for this very thing is God, who also gave to us the down payment of the Spirit.

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Therefore, we are always confident and know that while 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 courageous, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.

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Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him.

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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.

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Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are revealed to God; and I hope that we are revealed also in your consciences.

2 Corinthians 5:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 5:8 say?
2 Corinthians 5:8 in the World English Bible reads: “We are courageous, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.”
Where is 2 Corinthians 5:8 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 5:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, verse 8.
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 5:8.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 5:8 in?
2 Corinthians 5:8 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 5:8?
2 Corinthians 5:8 reads (WEB): “We are courageous, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with 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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