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Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be (A)pleasing to Him. 10 For we must all appear before (B)the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for [a]his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

11 So then, knowing the (C)fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we [b]have been made manifest to God; and I hope that we [c]have been (D)made manifest also in your consciences.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 5:10 Lit the things through the body
  2. 2 Corinthians 5:11 Or have appeared
  3. 2 Corinthians 5:11 Or have appeared

So we make it our goal to please him,(A) whether we are at home in the body or away from it. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us(B) for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.

The Ministry of Reconciliation

11 Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord,(C) we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience.(D)

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