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 \v 11 Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade people. What we are is clearly seen by God, and I hope that it is also clear to your consciences.
-\v 12 We are not recommending ourselves to you again, but we are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so you may have an answer for those who boast about appearances but not about what is in the heart.
+\v 12 We are not trying to persuade you again to view us as sincere, but we are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so you may have an answer for those who boast about appearances but not about what is in the heart.
 
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 \v 13 For if we are out of our minds, it is for God; and if we are in our right minds, it is for your sake.