2 Corinthians 5:11-13
Legacy Standard Bible
11 So then, knowing the (A)fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we [a]have been made manifest to God; and I hope that we [b]have been (B)made manifest also in your consciences. 12 We are not (C)again commending ourselves to you but are giving you an (D)opportunity to boast of us, so that you will have an answer for those who boast in appearance and not in heart. 13 For if we [c]are (E)out of our mind, it is for God, or if we are of right mind, it is for you.
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- 2 Corinthians 5:11 Or have appeared
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- 2 Corinthians 5:13 Lit were
2 Corinthians 5:11-13
International Standard Version
The Messiah’s Love Controls Us
11 Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade people. We ourselves are perfectly known to God. I hope we are also really known to your consciences. 12 We are not recommending ourselves to you again but are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so that you can answer those who are proud of outward things rather than inward character.[a] 13 So if we were crazy, it was for God; if we are sane, it is for you.
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- 2 Corinthians 5:12 Lit. rather than the heart
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