King James Version
2 Corinthians 5:9 in the King James Version says “Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. labour: or, endeavour” — study this verse from 2 Corinthians chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. labour: or, endeavour”
2 Corinthians 5:9 · KJV
(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. labour: or, endeavour
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“that”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“we labour”
G5389to be fond of honor, i.e., emulous (eager or earnest to do something)
“of him”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
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