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2 Corinthians 5:8

King James Version

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

Berean Standard Bible

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

World English Bible

We are courageous, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord.