2 Corinthians 5:9
2 Corinthians chapter 5 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Wherefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well-pleasing unto him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Wherefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well-pleasing unto him.
Context
v.8we are of good courage, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.
v.9This passage
v.10For we must all be made manifest before the judgment-seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Peter 1:10
Wherefore, brethren, give the more diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never stumble:
- Colossians 1:10
to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
- Isaiah 56:7
even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt-offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.
- Colossians 1:29
whereunto I labor also, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.
- Ephesians 1:6
to the praise of the glory of his grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved:
- 2 Peter 3:14
Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for these things, give diligence that ye may be found in peace, without spot and blameless in his sight.