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# knowing the fear of the Lord
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"knowing what it means to fear the Lord"
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# we persuade people
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Possible meanings are 1) "we persuade people of the truth of the gospel" or 2) "we persuade people that we are legitimate apostles." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
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# What we are is clearly seen by God
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This can be stated in active form. AT: "God clearly sees what kind of people we are" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# that it is also clear to your conscience
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"that you are also convinced of it"
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# so you may have an answer
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"so you may have something to say to"
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# those who boast about appearances but not about what is in the heart
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Here the word "appearances" refers to outward expressions of things like ability and status. The word "heart" refers to the inward character of a person. AT: "those who boast about outward appearances, but not about people with good intentions and right desires" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# translationWords
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/fear]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lord]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/god]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/conscience]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/proud]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/boast]] |