2 Corinthians 5:8
2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 5
“We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.”2 Corinthians 5:8
What Does 2 Corinthians 5:8 Mean?
2 Corinthians 5:8 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, verse 8 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 5:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 1:21“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”Philippians 1:23“For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:”Philippians 1:20“According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.”Luke 23:43“And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.”2 Corinthians 5:6“Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:”Philippians 3:20“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:”John 14:3“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”1 John 3:2“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”Acts 20:24“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”Revelation 14:13“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.”Ecclesiastes 7:1“A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth.”John 12:26“If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.”2 Corinthians 12:2“I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven.”Psalms 16:11“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”Psalms 17:15“As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.”Psalms 73:23“Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.”Isaiah 57:2“He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.”2 Corinthians 5:9“Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.”2 Timothy 4:7“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:”Proverbs 14:32“The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.”
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