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2 Corinthians 5:11

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 11 Therefore, since we know the fear of the Lord, we keep persuading men, but we are well-known* to God. However, I hope that we are well-known* also to your consciences.

2 Corinthians 5:11

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 11 Εἰδότες Having known οὖν therefore τὸν the φόβον fear τοῦ of the κυρίου Lord ἀνθρώπους men πείθομεν, we are persuading, θεῷ to God δὲ but πεφανερώμεθα· we have been manifested; ἐλπίζω I am hoping δὲ but καὶ also ἐν in ταῖς the συνειδήσεσιν consciences ὑμῶν of YOU πεφανερῶσθαι. to have been manifested.

2 Corinthians 5:11

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 11 Knowing, therefore, the fear+ of the Lord, we keep persuading+ men, but we have been made manifest to God. However, I hope that we have been made manifest also to YOUR consciences.+

2 Corinthians 5:11

The Bible in Living English
- 11 So, knowing the fear of the Lord, we are persuading men but are displayed in our true colors to God, and, I hope, in your consciences too.

2 Corinthians 5:11

American Standard Version
- 11 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.

2 Corinthians 5:11

The Emphasized Bible
- 11 Knowing then the fear of the Lord We persuade men, But unto God are manifest,—I hope moreover even in your consciences that we are manifest:

2 Corinthians 5:11

King James Version
- 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 Study Notes—Chapter 5

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 5:11
  
  the fear of the Lord: In this context, “the Lord” apparently refers to Jesus Christ. In the preceding verse, Paul mentions that “we must all appear before the judgment seat of the Christ.” (See study note on 2Co 5:10.) Isaiah prophesied about Jesus’ role as Judge. (Isa 11:3, 4) “The fear of the Lord” stems from deep love and profound respect for Jehovah, who appointed Jesus as Judge.—Joh 5:22, 27.
  
  are well-known: Or “have been made manifest.” Paul was convinced that God knew what kind of people he and his associates were. Here Paul hopes that the Corinthians also recognized the motives and conduct of these brothers as being acceptable, or good.