2 Corinthians 5:8

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We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
We are courageous, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.
World English Bible (WEB)
We are confident{G2292}{(G5719)}, I say, and{G1161}{G2532} willing{G2106}{(G5719)} rather{G3123} to be absent{G1553}{(G5658)} from{G1537} the body{G4983}, and{G2532} to be present{G1736}{(G5658)} with{G4314} the Lord{G2962}.
Strong's King James
(8) Now we are confident and I delight more to be absent from this body and to be at home with the אָדוֹן Adonai!
The F.O.G
[8] We are confident and would prefer to be away from these bodies and at home with the Lord, where we'll see Him face to face.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
we have courage, and are well pleased rather to be away from the home of the body, and to be at home with the Lord.
Young's Literal Translation

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