7. For our life is a matter of faith, not of sight.
8. We are full of courage and would much prefer to leave our home in the body and be at home with the Lord.
9. More than anything else, however, we want to please him, whether in our home here or there.
10. For all of us must appear before Christ, to be judged by him. We will each receive what we deserve, according to everything we have done, good or bad, in our bodily life.
11. We know what it means to fear the Lord, and so we try to persuade others. God knows us completely, and I hope that in your hearts you know me as well.