8. We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
9. Therefore we labor, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
10. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that everyone may be recompensed for the things done in his body, according to what he has done, whether it be good or bad.
11. Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
12. For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to boast on our behalf, that you may have something to answer them who boast in appearance, and not in heart.
13. For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be in our right mind, it is for your cause.
14. For the love of Christ constrains us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: