2 Corinthians 5:11 · 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.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:11
For 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.
For 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. {in appearance: Gr. in the face}
2 Corinthians 5 — Context
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. {labour: or, endeavour}
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.
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.
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. {in appearance: Gr. in the face}
13For whether we be beside ourselves, {it is} to God: or whether we be sober, {it is} for your cause.
Cross References
Jude 1:23
And others save with fear, pulling {them} out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
Hebrews 10:31
{It is} a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
2 Timothy 2:24-26
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all {men}, apt to teach, patient, {patient: or, forbearing}
2 Corinthians 4:1-2
Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
Luke 12:5
But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
Revelation 20:15
And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
1 Thessalonians 2:3-12
For our exhortation {was} not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
2 Corinthians 6:1
We then, {as} workers together {with him}, beseech {you} also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.