2 Corinthians 5:6-8

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⁶So we are always of good courage. We know that ^(A)while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, ⁷for ^(B)we walk by faith, not ^(C)by sight. ⁸Yes, we are of good courage, and we ^(D)would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

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2 Corinthians 5:6-8

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^6-8That’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 5:6-8 The Message

2 Corinthians 5:6-8

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2 Corinthians 5:6-8

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