# the wrongdoer

"the one who did wrong"

# your earnestness toward us should be made known to you in the sight of God

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "so that you would know in the sight of God your earnestness toward us" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# earnestness

sincere, serious desire for what is good

# in the sight of God

This represents God's presence. See how you translated this in [2 Corinthians 4:2](../04/02.md). Alternate translation: "before God" or "with God as witness" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])