The fear of the Lord

(τον φοβον του Κυριου). Many today regard this a played-out motive, but not so Paul. He has in mind verse 2 Corinthians 5:10 with the picture of the judgment seat of Christ.We persuade

(πειθομεν). Conative present active, we try to persuade. It is always hard work.Unto God

(θεω). Dative case. God understands whether men do or not.That we are made manifest

(πεφανερωσθα). Perfect passive infinitive of φανεροω in indirect discourse after ελπιζω. Stand manifested, state of completion.

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Old Testament