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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 ... not what a person is like on the inside" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) |