Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. Wherefore - With such a 'confidence' of being blessed, whether we die, or live until Christ's coming.
We labour, х philotimoumetha (G5389)] - 'make it our ambition:' the only lawful ambition.
Whether present (with the Lord, 2 Corinthians 5:8 ) or absent (from the Lord's immediate presence).
Accepted, х euarestoi (G2101)] - 'well-pleasing.'