Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
That's why we work so hard, whether we're here on earth or already with God, we want to make him proud and know we're good with him.
We're putting in the work to stay right with God, no matter where life takes us.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Paul's second letter to the Corinthians, he is defending his ministry and encouraging believers to live with an eternal focus amid their challenges and persecutions. Paul contrasts the temporary nature of earthly life with the permanence of heaven, emphasizing that Christians should strive to please God regardless of whether they are in the body or absent from it. This reflects the early church's emphasis on prioritizing divine approval in a Greco-Roman world filled with distractions and opposition.
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