2 Corinthians 5:11-15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
11 Therefore, because we know the fear of the Lord,(A) we seek to persuade people. We are completely open before God, and I hope we are completely open to your consciences as well. 12 We are not commending ourselves to you again, but giving you an opportunity to be proud of us, so that you may have a reply for those who take pride in the outward appearance[a] rather than in the heart. 13 For if we are out of our mind,(B) it is for God; if we have a sound mind,(C) it is for you. 14 For Christ’s love compels[b] us, since we have reached this conclusion: If One died for all,(D) then all died. 15 And He died for all(E) so that those who live should no longer live for themselves,(F) but for the One(G) who died for them and was raised.
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- 2 Corinthians 5:12 Lit in face
- 2 Corinthians 5:14 Or For the love of Christ impels, or For the love of Christ controls
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