2 Corinthians 5:10-12
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
10 For we must all appear and be revealed as we are before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive [his pay] according to what he has done in the body, whether good or evil [considering [a]what his purpose and motive have been, and what he has [b]achieved, been busy with, and given himself and his attention to accomplishing].
11 Therefore, being conscious of fearing the Lord with respect and reverence, we seek to win people over [to persuade them]. But [c]what sort of persons we are is plainly recognized and thoroughly understood by God, and I hope that it is plainly recognized and thoroughly understood also by your consciences (your inborn discernment).
12 We are not commending ourselves to you again, but we are providing you with an occasion and incentive to be [rightfully] proud of us, so that you may have a reply for those who pride themselves on surface appearances [[d]on the virtues they only appear to have], although their heart is devoid of them.
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- 2 Corinthians 5:10 Alexander Souter, Pocket Lexicon of the Greek New Testament.
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon.
- 2 Corinthians 5:11 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon.
- 2 Corinthians 5:12 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon.
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