2Cor 5:11 | HCSB | STEP | Therefore , because we know the fear of the Lord , we seek to persuade people . We are completely open before God , and I hope we are completely open to your consciences as well .

2 Corinthians 5:11

11 Therefore, because we know the ^{▼▼fear(s) God or the Lord/ the fear of the Lord: No single English word conveys every aspect of the word fear in this phrase. The meaning includes worshipful submission, reverential awe, and obedient respect to the covenant-keeping God of Israel.}fear of the Lord, ^b we seek to persuade people. We are completely open before God, and I hope we are completely open to your consciences as well.