2 Corinthians 5:11-13
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.
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- 2 Corinthians 5:12 Lit in face
2 Corinthians 5:11-13
Lexham English Bible
Controlled by the Love of Christ
11 Therefore, because we[a] know the fear of the Lord, we are attempting to persuade people, but we are revealed to God, and I hope to be revealed in your consciences. 12 We are not commending ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to boast about us, in order that you may have an answer for those who boast in appearance and not in heart. 13 For if we are out of our senses, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.
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- 2 Corinthians 5:11 Here “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“know”) which is understood as causal
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