'Present' in the Bible

But [in fact] their minds were hardened [for they had lost the ability to understand]; for until this very day at the reading of the old covenant the same veil remains unlifted, because it is removed [only] in Christ.

For indeed in this house we groan, longing to be clothed with our [immortal, eternal] celestial dwelling,

that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting people’s sins against them [but canceling them]. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation [that is, restoration to favor with God].

at this present time your surplus [over necessities] is going to supply their need, so that [at some other time] their surplus may be given to supply your need, that there may be equality;

Let such people realize that what we say by word in letters when we are absent, is the same as what we are in action when present.

I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy because I have promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

I have already warned those who have sinned in the past and all the rest as well, and I warn them now even though I am absent [from you] as I did when I was with you the second time, that if I come back I will not spare anyone,