2 Corinthians 5:11

New American Bible - revised edition

Therefore, since we know the fear of the Lord, we try to persuade others; but we are clearly apparent to God, and I hope we are also apparent to your consciousness.

Cross References

Genesis 35:5

Then, as they set out, a great terror fell upon the surrounding towns, so that no one pursued the sons of Jacob.

Job 18:11

On every side terrors frighten him; they harry him at each step.

Job 31:23

For I dread calamity from God, and his majesty will overpower me.

Job 6:4

For the arrows of the Almighty are in me, and my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me.

Psalm 73:19

How suddenly they are devastated; utterly undone by disaster!

Psalm 76:7

At your roar, O God of Jacob, chariot and steed lay still.

Psalm 90:11

Who comprehends the strength of your anger? Your wrath matches the fear it inspires.

Isaiah 19:16

On that day the Egyptians shall be like women, trembling with fear, because of the Lord of hosts shaking his fist at them.

Isaiah 33:14

In Zion sinners are in dread, trembling grips the impious: “Who of us can live with consuming fire? who of us can live with everlasting flames?”

Nahum 1:6

Before his wrath, who can stand firm, and who can face his blazing anger? His fury is poured out like fire, and boulders break apart before him.

Matthew 10:28

And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather, be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.

Matthew 25:46

And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”

Luke 12:5

I shall show you whom to fear. Be afraid of the one who after killing has the power to cast into Gehenna; yes, I tell you, be afraid of that one.

Luke 16:31

Then Abraham said, ‘If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.’”

Acts 13:43

After the congregation had dispersed, many Jews and worshipers who were converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to remain faithful to the grace of God. Address to the Gentiles.

Acts 18:13

saying, “This man is inducing people to worship God contrary to the law.”

Acts 18:4

Every sabbath, he entered into discussions in the synagogue, attempting to convince both Jews and Greeks.

Acts 19:26

As you can now see and hear, not only in Ephesus but throughout most of the province of Asia this Paul has persuaded and misled a great number of people by saying that gods made by hands are not gods at all.

Acts 26:26

The king knows about these matters and to him I speak boldly, for I cannot believe that [any] of this has escaped his notice; this was not done in a corner.

Acts 28:23

So they arranged a day with him and came to his lodgings in great numbers. From early morning until evening, he expounded his position to them, bearing witness to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus from the law of Moses and the prophets.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not like the many who trade on the word of God; but as out of sincerity, indeed as from God and in the presence of God, we speak in Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:20

So we are ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 6:1

Working together, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

Galatians 1:10

Am I now currying favor with human beings or God? Or am I seeking to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a slave of Christ. His Call by Christ.

Ephesians 5:21

Be subordinate to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Hebrews 10:31

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Hebrews 12:29

For our God is a consuming fire.

Jude 1:23

save others by snatching them out of the fire; on others have mercy with fear, abhorring even the outer garment stained by the flesh. Doxology.

Revelation 20:15

Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the pool of fire.