"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things {done} in {his} body, a…" — 2 Corinthians 5:10

2 Corinthians 5:10 · KJV

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things {done} in {his} body, according to that he hath done, whether {it be} good or bad.”

— 2 Corinthians 5:10

Verse 9

Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. {labour: or, endeavour}

Verse 11

Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.

2 Corinthians 5 — Context

We are confident, {I say}, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. {labour: or, endeavour}

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things {done} in {his} body, according to that he hath done, whether {it be} good or bad.

Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.

For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to {answer} them which glory in appearance, and not in heart. {in appearance: Gr. in the face}

Cross References

Matthew 16:27

For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

Revelation 22:12

And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward {is} with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

Ecclesiastes 12:14

For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether {it be} good, or whether {it be} evil.

Ephesians 6:8

Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether {he be} bond or free.

Psalms 62:12

Also unto thee, O Lord, {belongeth} mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.

Romans 2:5-10

But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

Psalms 98:9

Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.