Parallel Verses

NET Bible

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be paid back according to what he has done while in the body, whether good or evil.

New American Standard Bible

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

King James Version

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.

Holman Bible

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.

International Standard Version

For all of us must appear before the judgment seat of the Messiah, so that each of us may receive what he deserves for what he has done in his body, whether good or worthless.

A Conservative Version

For we must all appear before the judgment-seat of the Christ, so that each man may receive back about the things that he did through the body, whether good or bad.

American Standard Version

For we must all be made manifest before the judgment-seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

Amplified

For we [believers will be called to account and] must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be repaid for what has been done in the body, whether good or bad [that is, each will be held responsible for his actions, purposes, goals, motives—the use or misuse of his time, opportunities and abilities].

An Understandable Version

For we must all appear in front of the judgment bar of Christ, so that each one of us may receive what is due him for what he had done while in his [physical] body [i.e., on earth], whether it be good or bad.

Anderson New Testament

For we must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ, that each may receive his reward for the things done in his body, according to what he has done, whether good or evil.

Bible in Basic English

For we all have to come before Christ to be judged; so that every one of us may get his reward for the things done in the body, good or bad.

Common New Testament

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

Daniel Mace New Testament

for we must all appear before the tribunal of Christ; that every one may receive the retribution, according as his actions in the body were either good or evil.

Darby Translation

For we must all be manifested before the judgment-seat of the Christ, that each may receive the things done in the body, according to those he has done, whether it be good or evil.

Godbey New Testament

For it behooves us all to appear before the judgment-seat of Christ, in order that each one may receive according to those things which he has done through the body, whether good or evil.

Goodspeed New Testament

For we must all appear in our true characters before the tribunal of the Christ, each to be repaid with good or evil for the life he has lived in the body.

John Wesley New Testament

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that every one may receive according to what he hath done in the body, whether good or evil.

Julia Smith Translation

For we must all be made manifest before the judgment seat of Christ; that each might receive the things for the body, for what he did, good or bad.

King James 2000

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.

Lexham Expanded Bible

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, in order that each one may receive back the [things] through the body according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

Modern King James verseion

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive the things done through the body, according to that which he has done, whether good or bad.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that every man may receive the works of his body according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

Moffatt New Testament

for we have all to appear without disguise before the tribunal of Christ, each to be requited for what he has done with his body, well or ill.

Montgomery New Testament

For we must all be made manifest, in our true characters, before the Judgment-seat of Christ; so that each one may receive according to that which he has done in his body, whether good or evil.

New Heart English Bible

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

Noyes New Testament

For we must all be made manifest before the judgmentseat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in his body, according to what he did, whether good or bad.

Sawyer New Testament

For we must all appear before the tribunal of Christ, that each one may receive through the body for what he has done, whether it is good or evil.

The Emphasized Bible

For, we all, must needs be made manifest before the judgment seat of the Christ, that each one may get back the things done by means of the body, according to the things which he practised, whether good or corrupt.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

For we must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ, that each may receive the things done in the body according to what he hath done, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

Twentieth Century New Testament

For at the Bar of the Christ we must all appear in our true characters, that each may reap the results of the life which he has lived in the body, in accordance with his actions--whether good or worthless.

Webster

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

Weymouth New Testament

For we must all of us appear before Christ's judgement-seat in our true characters, in order that each may then receive an award for his actions in this life, in accordance with what he has done, whether it be good or whether it be worthless.

Williams New Testament

For we must all appear before the judgment-bar of Christ, that each may get his pay for what he has done, whether it be good or bad.

World English Bible

For we must all be revealed before the judgment seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

Worrell New Testament

For we must all be manifested before the judgment-seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things done through the body, according to the things which he practiced, whether good or evil.

Worsley New Testament

For we must all appear before the tribunal of Christ, that every one may receive for the things done in the body, according to what he hath done, whether it were good or bad.

Youngs Literal Translation

for all of us it behoveth to be manifested before the tribunal of the Christ, that each one may receive the things done through the body, in reference to the things that he did, whether good or evil;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
For
γάρ 
Gar 
for, , not tr
Usage: 825

we
ἡμᾶς 
hemas 
us, we, our, us-ward 9, not tr
Usage: 170

δεῖ 
Dei 
Usage: 72

all
πᾶς 
Pas 
Usage: 704

φανερόω 
Phaneroo 
Usage: 44

ἔμπροσθεν 
Emprosthen 
before, in sight, of, against, in the sight of, in the presence of, at
Usage: 27

βῆμα 
Bema 
Usage: 12

of Christ
Χριστός 
christos 
Usage: 557

ἵνα 
Hina 
that, to,
Usage: 472

ἕκαστος 
hekastos 
Usage: 73

κολυμβάω 
Komizo 
Usage: 10

the things

which, who, the things, the son,
Usage: 0

done in
διά 
Dia 
by, through, with, for, for ... sake, therefore , for this cause , because,
Usage: 527

σῶμα 
Soma 
Usage: 123

πρός 
Pros 
unto, to, with, for, against, among, at, not tr, , vr to
Usage: 412

to that
ὅς ἥ ὅ 
Hos 
Usage: 980

he hath done
πράσσω 
Prasso 
Usage: 35

εἴτε 
Eite 
or, whether, or whether, if
Usage: 64

it be good
G18
ἀγαθός 
Agathos 
Usage: 70

or
εἴτε 
Eite 
or, whether, or whether, if
Usage: 64

Devotionals

Devotionals about 2 Corinthians 5:10

Devotionals containing 2 Corinthians 5:10

Images 2 Corinthians 5:10

Context Readings

Absent From The Body And At Home With The Lord

9 So then whether we are alive or away, we make it our ambition to please him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be paid back according to what he has done while in the body, whether good or evil. 11 Therefore, because we know the fear of the Lord, we try to persuade people, but we are well known to God, and I hope we are well known to your consciences too.



Cross References

Acts 10:42

He commanded us to preach to the people and to warn them that he is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead.

Ephesians 6:8

because you know that each person, whether slave or free, if he does something good, this will be rewarded by the Lord.

Psalm 62:12

and you, O Lord, demonstrate loyal love. For you repay men for what they do.

Psalm 98:9

before the Lord! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in a just manner.

Matthew 16:27

For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done.

Romans 6:12-13

Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its desires,

Romans 14:10-12

But you who eat vegetables only -- why do you judge your brother or sister? And you who eat everything -- why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So then, do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the motives of hearts. Then each will receive recognition from God.

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

"All things are lawful for me" -- but not everything is beneficial. "All things are lawful for me" -- but I will not be controlled by anything.

Genesis 18:25

Far be it from you to do such a thing -- to kill the godly with the wicked, treating the godly and the wicked alike! Far be it from you! Will not the judge of the whole earth do what is right?"

1 Samuel 2:3

Don't keep speaking so arrogantly, letting proud talk come out of your mouth! For the Lord is a God who knows; he evaluates what people do.

1 Samuel 2:10

The Lord shatters his adversaries; he thunders against them from the heavens. The Lord executes judgment to the ends of the earth. He will strengthen his king and exalt the power of his anointed one."

1 Kings 8:32

Listen from heaven and make a just decision about your servants' claims. Condemn the guilty party, declare the other innocent, and give both of them what they deserve.

1 Kings 8:39

then listen from your heavenly dwelling place, forgive their sin, and act favorably toward each one based on your evaluation of his motives. (Indeed you are the only one who can correctly evaluate the motives of all people.)

Job 34:11

For he repays a person for his work, and according to the conduct of a person, he causes the consequences to find him.

Psalm 7:6-8

Stand up angrily, Lord! Rise up with raging fury against my enemies! Wake up for my sake and execute the judgment you have decreed for them!

Psalm 9:7-8

But the Lord rules forever; he reigns in a just manner.

Psalm 50:3-6

Our God approaches and is not silent; consuming fire goes ahead of him and all around him a storm rages.

Psalm 96:10-13

Say among the nations, "The Lord reigns! The world is established, it cannot be moved. He judges the nations fairly."

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, young man, while you are young, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Follow the impulses of your heart and the desires of your eyes, but know that God will judge your motives and actions.

Ecclesiastes 12:14

For God will evaluate every deed, including every secret thing, whether good or evil.

Isaiah 3:10-11

Tell the innocent it will go well with them, for they will be rewarded for what they have done.

Ezekiel 18:30

"Therefore I will judge each person according to his conduct, O house of Israel, declares the sovereign Lord. Repent and turn from all your wickedness; then it will not be an obstacle leading to iniquity.

Matthew 25:31-46

"When the Son of Man comes in his glory and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.

Acts 17:31

because he has set a day on which he is going to judge the world in righteousness, by a man whom he designated, having provided proof to everyone by raising him from the dead."

Romans 2:5-10

But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath for yourselves in the day of wrath, when God's righteous judgment is revealed!

Romans 6:19

(I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh.) For just as you once presented your members as slaves to impurity and lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness leading to sanctification.

Romans 12:1-2

Therefore I exhort you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a sacrifice -- alive, holy, and pleasing to God -- which is your reasonable service.

2 Corinthians 7:3

I do not say this to condemn you, for I told you before that you are in our hearts so that we die together and live together with you.

Galatians 6:7-8

Do not be deceived. God will not be made a fool. For a person will reap what he sows,

Colossians 3:24-25

because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ.

1 Peter 4:5

They will face a reckoning before Jesus Christ who stands ready to judge the living and the dead.

Jude 1:14-15

Now Enoch, the seventh in descent beginning with Adam, even prophesied of them, saying, "Look! The Lord is coming with thousands and thousands of his holy ones,

Revelation 2:23

Furthermore, I will strike her followers with a deadly disease, and then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will repay each one of you what your deeds deserve.

Revelation 20:11-15

Then I saw a large white throne and the one who was seated on it; the earth and the heaven fled from his presence, and no place was found for them.

Revelation 22:12

(Look! I am coming soon, and my reward is with me to pay each one according to what he has done!

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