2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Our Heavenly Dwelling

⁶ So we are always of good courage. We know that _r while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, ⁷ for _s we walk by faith, not _t by sight. ⁸ Yes, we are of good courage, and we _u would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

1. Cross References
   Hebrews 11:13 - 14
   These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
   
2. Cross References
   John 20:29
   Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.
   2 Corinthians 4:18
   As we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
   
3. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 13:12
   For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.
   
4. Cross References
   Philippians 1:23
   I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.