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II 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 answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.”
King James Version (KJV)

🌐 II Corinthians 5:12 in 8 Translations

King James Version (KJV)English
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
We are not again commending ourselves unto you, but speak as giving you occasion of glorying on our behalf, that ye may have wherewith to answer them that glory in appearance, and not in heart.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
We are not “commending ourselves” again to you, but rather are giving you cause for pride in us, so that you may have an answer ready for those who pride themselves on appearances and not on character.
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Denn wir empfehlen uns selbst euch nicht wiederum, sondern geben euch Anlaß zum Ruhm unserethalben, auf daß ihr ihn habet bei denen, die sich nach dem Ansehen rühmen und nicht nach dem Herzen.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
No nos encomendamos pues otra vez á vosotros, sino os damos ocasión de gloriaros por nosotros, para que tengáis qué responder contra los que se glorían en las apariencias, y no en el corazón.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Porque não nos recomendamos novamente para vós; mas damos oportunidade de vos orgulhardes de nós; para que tenhais o que responder aos que se orgulham da aparência, e não do coração.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Não estamos tentando vos convencer novamente de nossa sinceridade; em vez disso, estamos vos dando uma razão para vos orgulhardes de nós. Dessa forma, vós tereis uma resposta aos que se gloriam nas aparências, mas não no que está no coração.

📖 II Corinthians 5:12 in Context

10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
11Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
12For 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.
13For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
14For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
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