2 Corinthians 5:9
therefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
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7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
8 We are confident, , and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
9 therefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Messiah; that every one may receive the things in body, according to that he has done, whether good or bad.
11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto Elohim; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.