II Corinthians 5:12
The Scripture
(12) For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Paul explained that believers have an eternal house in heaven awaiting them, and that whether at home in the body or absent from it, they labor to be accepted of the Lord since all must appear before the judgment seat of Christ. He described believers as new creatures in Christ and as ambassadors entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation, pleading with others to be reconciled to God.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
II Corinthians 3:1II Corinthians 6:4II Corinthians 10:8II Corinthians 10:12II Corinthians 10:18II Corinthians 12:11Proverbs 27:2II Corinthians 1:14II Corinthians 11:12II Corinthians 11:13II Corinthians 11:14II Corinthians 11:15
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