5:8a We are confident, then,

I repeat, we (incl.) are confident
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As I said, we have confidence,

5:8b and would prefer to be away from the body

and would much prefer to leave our home in the body (Good News Translation)
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and we would be pleased to be away from ⌊our earthly⌋ bodies

5:8c and at home with the Lord.

and be at home with the Lord. (Good News Translation)
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and go and stay with the Lord ⌊God⌋ ⌊in heaven⌋.

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