2 Corinthians 5:9

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

Therefore also we strive earnestly, whether being at home or being away, to be well-pleasing to Him.

Latin

Et ideo contendimus, sive absentes, sive præsentes, placere illi.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

2 Corinthians 5:9–10

The goal of life is to please him (see also Romans 12:1–2; 14:18; Colossians 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:1). This goal will be tested when we stand before Christ for judgment. The judge is also our advocate, so we are confident of being found not guilty (Romans 8:1, 33–34). However, actions done in this earthly body will be evaluated and held accountable (Acts 17:31).

2 Corinthians 5:1–10

The idea of eternal hope is promising, with heavenly bodies replacing our dying ones. The God of resurrection will raise us and present us with all believers (4:14). Paul faced challenges in Ephesus, which inspired this statement about resurrection hope (1:8–11). His body's weakness reminded him of life after death, when our earthly body will be taken down in death and decay (see 1 Corinthians 15:42–57; Philippians 3:20–21).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) God’s New Covenant Paul’s Role as an Apostle The Message of Reconciliation The Resurrection of the Dead

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