2 Corinthians 5:9 “So we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home in this body or awa…”

2 Corinthians 5:9

So we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home in this body or away from it.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Wherefore also we couet, that both dwelling at home, and remouing from home, we may be acceptable to him.

Darby Translation

Wherefore also we are zealous, whether present or absent, to be agreeable to him.

Young's Literal Translation

Wherefore also we are ambitious, whether at home or away from home, to be well pleasing to him,

Bible in Basic English

For this reason we make it our purpose, in the body or away from it, to be well-pleasing to him.

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Cross references

“we labour”

2 Peter 3:14 1 Thessalonians 4:11 1 Timothy 4:10 Romans 15:20 1 Corinthians 15:58 John 6:27

2 Peter 3:14 · BSB

Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.

1 Thessalonians 4:11 · BSB

and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.

1 Timothy 4:10 · BSB

To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.

Romans 15:20 · BSB

In this way I have aspired to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.

1 Corinthians 15:58 · BSB

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

John 6:27 · BSB

Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”

“whether”

Romans 14:8 2 Corinthians 5:6 2 Corinthians 5:8

Romans 14:8 · BSB

If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:6 · BSB

Therefore we are always confident, although we know that while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:8 · BSB

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

“accepted”

Genesis 4:7 Isaiah 56:7 Acts 10:35 Hebrews 12:28 Ephesians 1:6

Genesis 4:7 · BSB

If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you refuse to do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires you, but you must master it.”

Isaiah 56:7 · BSB

I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”

Acts 10:35 · BSB

but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.

Hebrews 12:28 · BSB

Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

Ephesians 1:6 · BSB

to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.

Also

Colossians 1:10 Romans 14:18 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Colossians 1:10 · BSB

so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

Romans 14:18 · BSB

For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.

1 Thessalonians 4:1 · BSB

Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.

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