KJV ORIGINAL
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
We're putting in the work to stay right with God, no matter where life takes us.
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