2Cor 5:9 | JFB | STEP | 9. Wherefore-- with such a sure "confidence" of being blessed, whether we die before, or be found alive at Christ's coming. we labour-- literally, "make it our ambition"; the only lawful ambition. whether present or absent-- whether we be found at His coming present in the body, or absent from it. accepted-- Greek, "well-pleasing."

‏ 2 Corinthians 5:9

9. Wherefore--with such a sure "confidence" of being blessed, whether we die before, or be found alive at Christ's coming.

we labour--literally, "make it our ambition"; the only lawful ambition.

whether present or absent--whether we be found at His coming present in the body, or absent from it.

accepted--Greek, "well-pleasing."