2 Corinthians 5:7-16

English Standard Version

⁷ for ^(A)we walk by faith, not ^(B)by sight. ⁸ Yes, we are of good courage, and we ^(C)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 ^(D)please him. ¹⁰ For ^(E)we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, ^(F)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 ^(G)the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But ^(H)what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience. ^12 (I)We are not commending ourselves to you again but ^(J)giving you cause to boast about us, so that you may be able to answer those who boast about outward appearance and not about what is in the heart. ¹³ For if we ^(K)are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. ¹⁴ For the love of Christ ^(L)controls us, because we have concluded this: that ^(M)one has died for all, therefore all have died; ¹⁵ and he died for all, ^(N)that those who live might no longer live for themselves but ^(O)for him who for their sake died and was raised.

¹⁶ From now on, therefore, ^(P)we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer.