2 Corinthians 5:11

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are revealed to God; and I hope that we are revealed also in your consciences.
World English Bible (WEB)
Knowing{G1492}{(G5761)} therefore{G3767} the terror{G5401} of the Lord{G2962}, we persuade{G3982}{(G5719)} men{G444}; but{G1161} we are made manifest{G5319}{(G5769)} unto God{G2316}; and{G1161} I trust{G1679}{(G5719)} also{G2532} are made manifest{G5319}{(G5771)} in{G1722} your{G5216} consciences{G4893}.
Strong's King James
(11) So then, knowing the awesome fear of יהוה YAHWEH, we persuade men and are made manifest to אֱלֹהִים Elohim, but I hope that we are made manifest in your consciences too.
The F.O.G*
[11] Since we understand what it means to fear the Lord - to live in awe of His holiness - we work to persuade others. God knows our hearts completely, and I hope your consciences also know our genuine motivations.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
having known, therefore, the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, and to God we are manifested, and I hope also in your consciences to have been manifested;
Young's Literal Translation

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