2 Corinthians 5:8
New International Version
8 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.(A)
2 Corinthians 5:8
New American Standard Bible
8 but we are of good courage and (A)prefer rather to be absent from the body and (B)to be at home with the Lord.
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2 Corinthians 5:8
The Message
6-8 That’s why we live with such good cheer. You won’t see us drooping our heads or dragging our feet! Cramped conditions here don’t get us down. They only remind us of the spacious living conditions ahead. It’s what we trust in but don’t yet see that keeps us going. 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.
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2 Corinthians 5:8
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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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.
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