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What does the Bible say about being absent from the body?

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The Bible teaches that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8).

The Apostle Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 5:8, 'We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.' This illustrates the Christian hope of immediate fellowship with Christ upon death. For believers, death is not a punishment but a promotion, as they transition from this life into eternal communion with God. In Christ, we find the assurance that our souls will be with Him forever, providing comfort in the face of death.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:8

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