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2 Corinthians 5:8-20

8 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

9 So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.

10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.

11 The Ministry of Reconciliation
Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience.

12 We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us, so that you can answer those who take pride in what is seen rather than in what is in the heart.

13 If we are out of our mind, it is for the sake of God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you.

14 For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.

15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.

16 So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.

17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:

19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.

20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.

Cross References for 2 Corinthians 5:8-20

Proverbs 14:32 - When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:32 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:32

Luke 23:43 - Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” Click to read the verse Luke 23:43 Click to read the verse Luke 23:43

Ecclesiastes 7:1 - Wisdom A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:1 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:1

John 17:24 - “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glor... Click to read the verse John 17:24 Click to read the verse John 17:24

2 Corinthians 5:6 - Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are aw... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:6

Luke 2:29 - “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. Click to read the verse Luke 2:29 Click to read the verse Luke 2:29

Hebrews 12:23 - to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the ju... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:23 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:23

1 Peter 5:1 - To Elders and Young Men To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Chris... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:1

2 Peter 3:11-12 - Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought ... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:11-12 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:11-12

John 14:3 - And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you a... Click to read the verse John 14:3 Click to read the verse John 14:3

1 John 3:2 - Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But ... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:2 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:2

2 Peter 1:13 - I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body, Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:13 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:13

Psalms 16:11 - You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with et... Click to read the verse Psalms 16:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 16:11

2 Timothy 4:7-8 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Philippians 1:20-24 - I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:20-24 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:20-24

Psalms 17:15 - And I—in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your... Click to read the verse Psalms 17:15 Click to read the verse Psalms 17:15

Revelation 14:13 - Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now... Click to read the verse Revelation 14:13 Click to read the verse Revelation 14:13

Acts 21:13 - Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound... Click to read the verse Acts 21:13 Click to read the verse Acts 21:13

2 Peter 1:14-15 - because I know that I will soon put it aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:14-15 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:14-15

John 12:26 - Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor... Click to read the verse John 12:26 Click to read the verse John 12:26

Acts 20:24 - However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the... Click to read the verse Acts 20:24 Click to read the verse Acts 20:24

Philippians 3:20 - But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, Click to read the verse Philippians 3:20 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:20

Philippians 1:23 - I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; Click to read the verse Philippians 1:23 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:23

Isaiah 57:2 - Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death. Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:2

2 Corinthians 12:2-3 - I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:2-3 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:2-3

1 Corinthians 9:26 - Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:26 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:26

Matthew 25:21 - “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few t... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:21 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:21

Revelation 7:14-17 - I answered, “Sir, you know.” And he said, “These are they who have come out of the great tribul... Click to read the verse Revelation 7:14-17 Click to read the verse Revelation 7:14-17

1 Thessalonians 4:17 - After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clo... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:17

Ecclesiastes 3:21 - Who knows if the spirit of man rises upward and if the spirit of the animal goes down into the ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 3:21 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 3:21

Philippians 1:21 - For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Click to read the verse Philippians 1:21 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:21

Matthew 25:23 - “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few t... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:23 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:23

Revelation 22:3 - No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and h... Click to read the verse Revelation 22:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 22:3

Revelation 6:9 - When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain beca... Click to read the verse Revelation 6:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 6:9

2 Corinthians 5:9 - So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:9 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:9

1 Thessalonians 4:17-18 - After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clo... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18

Psalms 73:23-26 - Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. Click to read the verse Psalms 73:23-26 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:23-26