[kerryusama04]

That was the NKJV, here is the KJV (nevermind the numbers, those are for translating to Greek)

2Co 5:8 (1161) We are confident,2292 I say, and2532 willing2106 rather3123 to be absent1553 from1537 the3588 body,4983 and2532 to be present1736 with4314 the3588 Lord.2962

What does this mean to you tenn?

[tenn2005]

It means what it says. Paul clearly states that when becomes absent from the body (dead) he will be present with the lord.

[tenn2005]

Your quote was not from the NKJV. I am using one and looking at the scripture right now. Please, at least be honest.