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
- 2 Corinthians 5:11 Or have appeared
- 2 Corinthians 5:13 Lit were
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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