2 Corinthians 5:1
American King James For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
American Standard Version For we know that if the earthly house of our tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
King James For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
World English Bible For we know that if the earthly house of our tent is dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
2 Corinthians 5:2
American King James For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed on with our house which is from heaven:
American Standard Version For verily in this we groan, longing to be clothed upon with our habitation which is from heaven:
King James For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:
World English Bible For most certainly in this we groan, longing to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven,
2 Corinthians 5:3
American King James If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.
American Standard Version if so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.
King James If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.
World English Bible if indeed being clothed, we will not be found naked.
2 Corinthians 5:4
American King James For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed on, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
American Standard Version For indeed we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened; not for that we would be unclothed, but that we would be clothed upon, that what is mortal may be swallowed up of life.
King James For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
World English Bible For indeed we who are in this tent do groan, being burdened, not that we desire to be unclothed, but that we desire to be clothed, that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.
2 Corinthians 5:5
American King James Now he that has worked us for the selfsame thing is God, who also has given to us the earnest of the Spirit.
American Standard Version Now he that wrought us for this very thing is God, who gave unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
King James Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
World English Bible Now he who made us for this very thing is God, who also gave to us the down payment of the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 5:6
American King James Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
American Standard Version Being therefore always of good courage, and knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord
King James Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
World English Bible Therefore we are always confident and know that while we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord;
2 Corinthians 5:7
American King James (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
American Standard Version (for we walk by faith, not by sight);
King James (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
World English Bible for we walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:8
American King James We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
American Standard Version we are of good courage, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.
King James We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present 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.
2 Corinthians 5:9
American King James Why we labor, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
American Standard Version Wherefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well-pleasing unto him.
King James Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
World English Bible Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him.
2 Corinthians 5:10
American King James For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he has done, whether it be good or bad.
American Standard Version For we must all be made manifest before the judgment-seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things `done' in the body, according to what he hath done, whether `it be' good or bad.
King James For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
World English Bible For we must all be revealed before the judgment seat of Christ that each one may receive the things in the body according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
2 Corinthians 5:11
American King James Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest to God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
American Standard Version Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest unto God; and I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences.
King James Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
World English Bible Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are revealed to God, and I hope that we are revealed also in your consciences.
2 Corinthians 5:12
American King James For we commend not ourselves again to you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that you may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
American Standard Version We are not again commending ourselves unto you, but `speak' as giving you occasion of glorying on our behalf, that ye may have wherewith to answer them that glory in appearance, and not in heart.
King James For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
World English Bible For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but speak as giving you occasion of boasting on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who boast in appearance and not in heart.
2 Corinthians 5:13
American King James For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
American Standard Version For whether we are beside ourselves, it is unto God; or whether we are of sober mind, it is unto you.
King James For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
World English Bible For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God. Or if we are of sober mind, it is for you.
2 Corinthians 5:14
American King James For the love of Christ constrains us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
American Standard Version For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that one died for all, therefore all died;
King James For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
World English Bible For the love of Christ compels us; because we judge thus: that one died for all, therefore all died.
2 Corinthians 5:15
American King James And that he died for all, that they which live should not from now on live to themselves, but to him which died for them, and rose again.
American Standard Version and he died for all, that they that live should no longer live unto themselves, but unto him who for their sakes died and rose again.
King James And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
World English Bible He died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for their sakes died and rose again.
2 Corinthians 5:16
American King James Why from now on know we no man after the flesh: yes, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now from now on know we him no more.
American Standard Version Wherefore we henceforth know no man after the flesh: even though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now we know `him so' no more.
King James Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
World English Bible Therefore we know no one according to the flesh from now on. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know him so no more.
2 Corinthians 5:17
American King James Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
American Standard Version Wherefore if any man is in Christ, `he is' a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.
King James Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
World English Bible Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.
2 Corinthians 5:18
American King James And all things are of God, who has reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
American Standard Version But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and gave unto us the ministry of reconciliation;
King James And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
World English Bible But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation;
2 Corinthians 5:19
American King James To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not imputing their trespasses to them; and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
American Standard Version to wit, that God was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself, not reckoning unto them their trespasses, and having committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
King James To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
World English Bible namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not reckoning to them their trespasses, and having committed to us the word of reconciliation.
2 Corinthians 5:20
American King James Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be you reconciled to God.
American Standard Version We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech `you' on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.
King James Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
World English Bible We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 5:21
American King James For he has made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
American Standard Version Him who knew no sin he made `to be' sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
King James For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
World English Bible For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.