4. For we also, who are in this tabernacle, do groan, being burthened; because we would not be unclothed, but clothed upon, that that which is mortal may be swallowed up by life.
5. Now he that maketh us for this very thing, is God, who hath given us the pledge of the Spirit.
6. Therefore having always confidence, knowing that, while we are in the body, we are absent from the Lord.
7. (For we walk by faith, and not by sight.)
8. But we are confident, and have a good will to be absent rather from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
9. And therefore we labour, whether absent or present, to please him.
10. For we must all be manifested before the judgement seat of Christ, that every one may receive the proper things of the body, according as he hath done, whether it be good or evil.
11. Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we use persuasion to men; but to God we are manifest. And I trust also that in your consciences we are manifest.
12. We commend not ourselves again to you, but give you occasion to glory in our behalf; that you may have somewhat to answer them who glory in face, and not in heart.
13. For whether we be transported in mind, it is to God; or whether we be sober, it is for you.