2 Corinthians 5:5-11

English Standard Version

⁵ He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, ^(A)who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.^[a]

⁶ So we are always of good courage. We know that ^(B)while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, ⁷ for ^(C)we walk by faith, not ^(D)by sight. ⁸ Yes, we are of good courage, and we ^(E)would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. ⁹ So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to ^(F)please him. ¹⁰ For ^(G)we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, ^(H)so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.

The Ministry of Reconciliation

¹¹ Therefore, knowing ^(I)the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But ^(J)what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience.