2 Corinthians 5:8
8 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
Other Translations of 2 Corinthians 5:8
King James Version
8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
English Standard Version
8 Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
The Message
8 Do you suppose a few ruts in the road or rocks in the path are going to stop us? When the time comes, we'll be plenty ready to exchange exile for homecoming.
New King James Version
8 We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
New Living Translation
8 Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:8