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, even though we know that as long as we live in these bodies we are not at home with the Lord. For we live by believing and not by seeing. Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord. So whether we are here in this body or away from this body, our goal is to please him. 10 For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body.

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