King James Version (KJV)
2 Corinthians 5:9
“Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.”
Verse in context — 2 Corinthians 5
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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.
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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.
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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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Paul’s defense of his ministry and encouragement in hardship.
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