2 Corinthians 5:6-17

English Standard Version

⁶ So we are always of good courage. We know that ^(A)while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, ⁷ for ^(B)we walk by faith, not ^(C)by sight. ⁸ Yes, we are of good courage, and we ^(D)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 ^(E)please him. ¹⁰ For ^(F)we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, ^(G)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 ^(H)the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But ^(I)what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience. ^12 (J)We are not commending ourselves to you again but ^(K)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 ^(L)are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. ¹⁴ For the love of Christ ^(M)controls us, because we have concluded this: that ^(N)one has died for all, therefore all have died; ¹⁵ and he died for all, ^(O)that those who live might no longer live for themselves but ^(P)for him who for their sake died and was raised.

¹⁶ From now on, therefore, ^(Q)we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. ¹⁷ Therefore, if anyone is ^(R)in Christ, he is ^(S)a new creation.^{[a] (T)}The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.