2 Corinthians 5:9
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.In other versions
Wherefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well-pleasing unto him.
ASV
For this reason we make it our purpose, in the body or away from it, to be well-pleasing to him.
BBE
Wherefore also we are zealous, whether present or absent, to be agreeable to him.
DBY
Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him.
WEB
Wherefore also we are ambitious, whether at home or away from home, to be well pleasing to him,
YLT
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
ENG
Wherefore we labor, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted by him.
WBT
So we aspire to please Him, whether we are here in this body or away from it.
BSB
In context
7(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
8We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
9Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
10For 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.
11Knowing 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.