2Cor 5:11, 20, 6:1, Phile 8-9 | ESV | STEP | Therefore , knowing the fear of the Lord , we persuade others . But what we are is known to God , and I hope it is known also to your conscience .

2 Corinthians 5:11

The Ministry of Reconciliation

11 Therefore, knowing ^athe fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But ^bwhat we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience.

2 Corinthians 5:20

20 Therefore, ^cwe are ambassadors for Christ, ^dGod making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 6:1

1 ^eWorking together with him, then, ^fwe appeal to you ^gnot to receive the grace of God in vain.

Philemon 8-9

Paul’s Plea for Onesimus

8 Accordingly, ^hthough I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do ⁱwhat is required, 9 yet for love’s sake I prefer to appeal to you—I, Paul, an old man and now ^ja prisoner also for Christ Jesus—