2 Corinthians 5:8

New International Reader's Version

We are certain about that. We would rather be away from our bodies and at home with the Lord.

Cross References

Psalm 16:11

You always show me the path of life. You will fill me with joy when I am with you. You will make me happy forever at your right hand.

Psalm 17:15

You will show that I am right; I will enjoy your blessing. When I wake up, I will be satisfied because I will see you.

Proverbs 14:32

When trouble comes, sinners are brought down. But godly people seek safety in God even as they die.

Matthew 25:21

“His master replied, ‘You have done well, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

Matthew 25:23

“His master replied, ‘You have done well, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

Luke 2:29

“Lord, you are the King over all. Now let me, your servant, go in peace. That is what you promised.

John 12:26

Anyone who serves me must follow me. And where I am, my servant will also be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.

John 14:3

If I go and do that, I will come back. And I will take you to be with me. Then you will also be where I am.

John 17:24

“Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am. I want them to see my glory, the glory you have given me. You gave it to me because you loved me before the world was created.

Acts 21:13

He asked, “Why are you crying? Why are you breaking my heart? I’m ready to be put in prison. In fact, I’m ready to die in Jerusalem for the Lord Jesus.”

2 Corinthians 5:6

So here is what we can always be certain about. As long as we are at home in our bodies, we are away from the Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:9

So we try our best to please him. We want to please him whether we are at home in our bodies or away from them.

1 John 3:2

Dear friends, now we are children of God. He still hasn’t let us know what we will be. But we know that when Christ appears, we will be like him. That’s because we will see him as he really is.

Revelation 22:3

There will no longer be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city. God’s servants will serve him.