He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, (A)who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.

So we are always of good courage. We know that (B)while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for (C)we walk by faith, not (D)by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we (E)would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to (F)please him. 10 For (G)we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, (H)so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.

The Ministry of Reconciliation

11 Therefore, knowing (I)the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But (J)what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience.

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