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2 Corinthians 5:11

Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.

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ASV

Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest unto God; and I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences.

KJV

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.

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19 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ΕἰδότεςEidotesKnowing
οὖνounthereforeG3767 →
τὸνtontheG3588 →
φόβονphobonfearG5401 →
τοῦtouof theG3588 →
κυρίουkuriouLordG2962 →
ἀνθρώπουςanthrōpousmenG444 →
πείθομεν,peithomenwe persuadeG3982 →
θεῷtheōto GodG2316 →
δὲdeandG1161 →
πεφανερώμεθα·pephanerōmethawe have been made manifest;G5319 →
ἐλπίζωelpizōI hopeG1679 →
δὲdenowG1161 →
καὶkaialsoG2532 →
ἐνeninG1722 →
ταῖςtaistheG3588 →
συνειδήσεσινsuneidēsesinconsciencesG4893 →
ὑμῶνhumōnof youG4771 →
πεφανερῶσθαι.¶pephanerōsthaito have been made manifest.G5319 →

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Jude 1:23save others by snatching them from the fire; and to still others show mercy tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.Hebrews 10:31It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.Romans 2:15So they show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts either accusing or defending them2 Timothy 2:24–26And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.Amos 3:6If a ram’s horn sounds in a city, do the people not tremble? If calamity comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it?Luke 14:23So the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.Revelation 20:15And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.2 Corinthians 4:1–2Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.Luke 12:5But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!Romans 14:18For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.2 Corinthians 6:1As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.Nahum 1:6Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him.Acts 18:13“This man is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law,” they said.1 Thessalonians 2:3–12For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.2 Corinthians 11:6Although I am not a polished speaker, I am certainly not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every way possible.Ezekiel 3:17“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me.2 Corinthians 1:12–14And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.

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