2Cor 5:11 | NET2full | STEP | Therefore , because we know the fear of the Lord , we try to persuade people , but we are well known to God , and I hope we are well known to your consciences too .

2 Corinthians 5:11

The Message of Reconciliation

11 Therefore, because we know the fear of the Lord, ^{▼▼tn Or “because we know what it means to fear the Lord.”} we try to persuade ^{▼▼tn The present tense of πείθομεν (peithomen) has been translated as a conative present.} people, ^{▼▼tn Grk “men,” but ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) is generic here since clearly both men and women are in view (Paul did not attempt to win only men to the gospel he preached).} but we are well known ^{▼▼tn Or “clearly evident.” BDAG 1048 s.v. φανερόω 2.b.β has “θεῷ πεφανερώμεθα we are well known to God 2 Cor 5:11a, cp. 11b; 11:6 v.l.”} to God, and I hope we are well known to your consciences too.