2 Corinthians 5:11

11 Therefore, knowing the 1fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest to God; and I hope that we are 2made manifest also in your consciences.

2 Corinthians 5:11 In-Context

9 Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him.
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
11 Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord , we persuade men, but we are made manifest to God; and I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences.
12 We are not again commending ourselves to you but are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you will have an answer for those who take pride in appearance and not in heart.
13 For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Hebrews 10:31; Hebrews 12:29; Jude 23
  • 2. 2 Corinthians 4:2
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