2Cor 5:8 | RWP | e4.org | We are of good courage ( θαρρουμεν ). Good word for cheer and same root as θαρσεω ( , ). Cheer up. Are willing rather ( ευδοκουμεν ). Rather, "We are well-pleased, we prefer" if left to ourselves. Cf. . Same ευδοκεω used in . To be at home with the Lord ( ενδημησα προς τον Κυριον ). First aorist (ingressive) active infinitive, to attain that goal is bliss for Paul.

‏ 2 Corinthians 5:8

We are of good courage ( θαρρουμεν ). Good word for cheer and same root as θαρσεω (Mt 9:2, 22). Cheer up.

Are willing rather ( ευδοκουμεν ). Rather, "We are well-pleased, we prefer" if left to ourselves. Cf. Php 1:21f. Same ευδοκεω used in Lu 3:22.

To be at home with the Lord ( ενδημησα προς τον Κυριον ). First aorist (ingressive) active infinitive, to attain that goal is bliss for Paul.