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2 Corinthians 5:11 KJV
2 Corinthians · chapter 5 · verse 11
Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.2 Corinthians 5:11 · King James Version
2 Corinthians 5:11 in context
9Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
11Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
12For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
13For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
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Key words (Strong's)
- consciencessyneidēsisthe consciousness of anything, the soul as distinguishing between what is morally good…G4893 →
- persuadepeithōpersuade, to persuadeG3982 →
- manifestphaneroōto make manifest or visible or known what has been hidden or unknown, to manifest…G5319 →
- Knowingeidōto see, to perceive with the eyes, to perceive by any of the senses, to perceive, notice…G1492 →
- terrorphobosfear, dread, terror, that which strikes terror, reverence for one's husbandG5401 →
- trustelpizōto hope, in a religious sense, to wait for salvation with joy and full confidence…G1679 →
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The apostle in these verses pursues the argument of the former chapter, concerning the grounds of their courage and patience under afflictions. And, I. He mentions their expectation, and desire, and assurance, of eternal happiness after death, Co2 5:1-5. Observe particularly, 1.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-11