A (6) Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst WE ARE AT HOME <1736>

B (6) in THE BODY,

C (6) WE ARE ABSENT from the Lord:

D (7) (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

C′ (8) We are confident, I say, and willing rather TO BE ABSENT

B′ (8) from THE BODY,

A′ (8) and TO BE PRESENT <1736> with the Lord.