2 Corinthians 5:12
King James Version
Translation: KJV
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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.Select 2 Corinthians 5:10
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.Select 2 Corinthians 5:11
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.Select 2 Corinthians 5:12
13For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.Select 2 Corinthians 5:13
14For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:Select 2 Corinthians 5:14
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WEB
5:12 For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but speak as giving you occasion of boasting on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who boast in appearance, and not in heart.
ASV
5:12 We are not again commending ourselves unto you, but speak as giving you occasion of glorying on our behalf, that ye may have wherewith to answer them that glory in appearance, and not in heart.
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