6. Therefore we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord
7. (for we walk by faith, not by sight).
8. We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
9. Therefore we also procure, whether present or absent, that we may please him.
10. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ that each one may receive according to that which they have done in the body, good or evil.
11. Therefore being certain of that terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God, and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
12. For we do not commend ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf that ye may have something to answer those who glory in appearance, and not in heart.
13. For whether we are fools, it is unto God; or whether we are sane, it is for your cause.