2 Corinthians 5:12
For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
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10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Messiah; that every one may receive the things in body, according to that he has done, whether good or bad.
11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto Elohim; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
12 For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
13 For whether we be beside ourselves, to Elohim: or whether we be sober, for your cause.
14 For the love of Messiah constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: