7. for we walk by faith, not by sight.
8. Yet we are courageous, and we would rather leave the body and go home to the Lord.
9. Therefore, we aspire to please him, whether we are at home or away.
10. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive recompense, according to what he did in the body, whether good or evil.
11. Therefore, since we know the fear of the Lord, we try to persuade others; but we are clearly apparent to God, and I hope we are also apparent to your consciousness.