Berean Standard Bible
“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.”
Paul explains the motivation for his ministry in light of the coming judgment. He writes of accountability before Christ.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
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.
King James Version (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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Having in mind, then, the fear of the Lord, we put these things before men, but God sees our hearts; and it is my hope that we may seem right in your eyes.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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;
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Estando pues poseídos del temor del Señor, persuadimos á los hombres, mas á Dios somos manifiestos; y espero que también en vuestras conciencias somos manifiestos.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Impulsados por este temor reverencial al Señor, tratamos arduamente de persuadir a otros. Dios sabe que nuestros corazones son sinceros en cuanto a esto, y espero que ustedes lo sepan también.
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