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.

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 5:8

BSB

We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

AKJV

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

CPDV

So we are confident, and we have the good will to be on a pilgrimage in the body, so as to be present to the Lord.

ERV

we are of good courage, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.

NHEB

We are of good courage, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.

SMT

And we are confident, and are contented rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home in the Lord.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 5:8

WeareconfidentG2292VerbIsayandG2532Conjunction willingG2106Verb ratherG3123AdverbtobeabsentG1553Verb fromG1537PrepositionthebodyG4983Noun Neuter andG2532ConjunctiontobepresentG1736Verb withG4314PrepositiontheLordG2962Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 5:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 5:8

Summary

Believers prefer divine presence to earthly life

Event

Preference for God's presence

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD