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2 Corinthians 5

2 Cor. 5:8 KJV (With Strong’s)

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We are confident
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
tharrheo (Greek #2292)
to exercise courage
KJV usage: be bold, X boldly, have confidence, be confident. Compare 5111.
Pronounce: thar-hreh'-o
Origin: another form for 2293
, I say, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
willing
eudokeo (Greek #2106)
to think well of, i.e. approve (an act); specially, to approbate (a person or thing)
KJV usage: think good, (be well) please(-d), be the good (have, take) pleasure, be willing.
Pronounce: yoo-dok-eh'-o
Origin: from 2095 and 1380
p rather
mallon (Greek #3123)
(adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather
KJV usage: + better, X far, (the) more (and more), (so) much (the more), rather.
Pronounce: mal'-lon
Origin: neuter of the comparative of the same as 3122
to be absent
ekdemeo (Greek #1553)
to emigrate, i.e. (figuratively) vacate or quit
KJV usage: be absent.
Pronounce: ek-day-meh'-o
Origin: from a compound of 1537 and 1218
from
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
the body
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
soma (Greek #4983)
the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
KJV usage: bodily, body, slave.
Pronounce: so'-mah
Origin: from 4982
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
to be present
endemeo (Greek #1736)
to be in one's own country, i.e. home (figuratively)
KJV usage: be at home (present).
Pronounce: en-day-meh'-o
Origin: from a compound of 1722 and 1218
with
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
the Lord
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
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Phil. 1:23• 23But I am perplexed by the two, having the desire for departing and being with Christ, for it is very far better; (Phil. 1:23)
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and willing.
2 Cor. 5:6• 6Therefore being always confident, and knowing that, while present in the body, we are absent from the Lord (2 Cor. 5:6)
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2 Cor. 12:2‑3• 2I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago (whether in the body, I know not; or whether out of the body, I know not: God knoweth), such an one caught up to the third heaven.
 3And I know such a man (whether in the body or without the body, I know not: God knoweth), (2 Cor. 12:2‑3)
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Luke 2:29• 29Lord, now thou lettest thy bondman go according to thy word, in peace, (Luke 2:29)
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Acts 21:13• 13then Paul answered, Why do ye weep and break my heart? For I am ready, not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. (Acts 21:13)
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Phil. 1:20‑24• 20according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed; but in all boldness, as always now also, Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.
 21For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die gain;
 22but if to live in flesh, this to me [is] worth while; and what I shall choose I know not.
 23But I am perplexed by the two, having the desire for departing and being with Christ, for it is very far better;
 24but remaining in the flesh is more necessary on your account; (Phil. 1:20‑24)
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2 Tim. 4:7‑8• 7The good combat I have combated, the course I have finished, the faith I have kept:
 8henceforth is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me in that day; and not to me only, but also to all those that love his appearing. (2 Tim. 4:7‑8)
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2 Peter 1:14‑15• 14knowing that the putting off of my tabernacle is speedy, according as our Lord Jesus Christ manifested to me,
 15and I will be diligent also that at every time ye may have [it] after my departure to call to mind these things. (2 Peter 1:14‑15)
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2 Peter 3:11‑12• 11All these things being thus to be dissolved, of what sort ought ye to be in holy ways and godliness,
 12waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, by reason of which [day] heavens being on fire shall be dissolved and elements in fervent heat shall melt? (2 Peter 3:11‑12)
present.
2 Cor. 5:9• 9Wherefore also we are zealous that, whether present or absent, we may be agreeable to him. (2 Cor. 5:9)
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Psa. 16:11•  (Psa. 16:11)
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Psa. 17:15•  (Psa. 17:15)
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Psa. 73:23‑26•  (Psa. 73:23‑26)
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Matt. 25:21,23• 21His lord said to him, Well, good and faithful bondman, thou wast faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many: enter into the joy of thy lord.
 23His lord said to him, Well, good and faithful bondman, thou wast faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many: enter into the joy of thy lord. (Matt. 25:21,23)
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John 14:3• 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I am coming again, and will receive you unto myself, that where I am ye also may be. (John 14:3)
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John 17:24• 24Father, that what thou hast given me, I desire that, where I am, they also may be with me, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me, because thou lovedst me before [the] world’s foundation. (John 17:24)
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1 Thess. 4:17‑18• 17then we, the living that remain, shall be caught up together with them in clouds to meet [the] Lord in the air; and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
 18So then encourage one another with these words. (1 Thess. 4:17‑18)
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1 John 3:2• 2Beloved, now are we God's children, and not yet was it manifested what we shall be. We know that if he should be manifested we shall be like him, because we shall see him even as he is. (1 John 3:2)
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Rev. 7:14‑17• 14And I said to him, My lord, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they that come out of the great tribulation, and they washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
 15Therefore are they before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he that sitteth on the throne shall tabernacle over them.
 16They shall hunger no more neither thirst any more nor in any wise shall the sun fall upon them nor any heat.
 17For the Lamb that is in the midst of the throne shall tend them and shall lead them to fountains of waters of life, and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes. (Rev. 7:14‑17)
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Rev. 22:3• 3And there shall be no more curse: and the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him, (Rev. 22:3)
• The Lord Jesus receives our spirits; as it is to be with Him. No wonder we are pleased rather to go from our home in the body, and to come to our home with the Lord. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 5:6-9” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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we are confident, I say, and pleased rather to be absent from the body and present with the Lord.

W. Kelly Translation

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we are confident and well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.