'Away' in the Bible

But their minds were closed. For to this very day, the same veil remains when they hear the old covenant read. It has not been removed because only in Christ is it taken away.

Therefore we do not despair, but even if our physical body is wearing away, our inner person is being renewed day by day.

Thus we are full of courage and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

So then whether we are alive or away, we make it our ambition to please him.

So then, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; what is old has passed away -- look, what is new has come!

Now I, Paul, appeal to you personally by the meekness and gentleness of Christ (I who am meek when present among you, but am full of courage toward you when away!) --