6. So, we are always confident and know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord.
7. For we walk by faith, not by sight,
8. and we are confident and satisfied to be out of the body and at home with the Lord.
9. Therefore, whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to be pleasing to Him.
10. For we must all appear before the tribunal of Christ, so that each may be repaid for what he has done in the body, whether good or worthless.
11. Therefore, because we know the fear of the Lord, we seek to persuade people. We are completely open before God, and I hope we are completely open to your consciences as well.
12. We are not commending ourselves to you again, but giving you an opportunity to be proud of us, so that you may have a reply for those who take pride in the outward appearance rather than in the heart.
13. For if we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we have a sound mind, it is for you.