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, for (B)we walk by faith, not (C)by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we (D)would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 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.

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So we are always confident, because we know that while we are living in the body, we are away from our home with the Lord. We live by faith and not by sight. We are confident, and we would prefer to leave the body and to be at home with the Lord. So our goal is to be acceptable to him, whether we are at home or away from home. 10 We all must appear before Christ in court so that each person can be paid back for the things that were done while in the body, whether they were good or bad.

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