2 Corinthians 5:8

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Yes, we do have confidence, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 5:6

So we are always confident, even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord—

1 John 3:2

Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is.

John 14:3

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.

2 Corinthians 5:9

So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to be pleasing to him.

Psalm 17:15

As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake I shall be satisfied, beholding your likeness.

Psalm 16:11

You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Revelation 22:3

Nothing accursed will be found there any more. But the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him;

Acts 21:13

Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

John 17:24

Father, I desire that those also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory, which you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world.

Luke 2:29

“Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word,

Matthew 25:23

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things; I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’

Matthew 25:21

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things; I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’

Proverbs 14:32

The wicked are overthrown by their evildoing, but the righteous find a refuge in their integrity.

John 12:26

Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.