2 Corinthians 5:9
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordWherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
— 2 Corinthians 5:9, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Wherefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well-pleasing unto him.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Wherefore also we are ambitious, whether at home or away from home, to be well pleasing to him,