2 Corinthians 5:9

“For so long as we are in the body, we are strangers from the Lord, and we desire, whether we are strangers, or abiding here, “we may be accepted with Him.”” — editor's note: 2 Cor. v. 9.

“Then he says even to all: “We therefore earnestly desire to be acceptable unto God, whether absent or present; for we must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ Jesus.”” — editor's note: 2 Cor. v. 9, 10.

“Whence he adds, “Wherefore we strive, whether present or absent, to be accepted with Him,” that is, God, whose work and creation are all things, both the world and things supramundane.” — editor's note: 2 Cor. v. 9.