# knowing the fear of the Lord "knowing what it means to fear the Lord" # we persuade people "we persuade people of the truth of the gospel" or "we persuade people that we are legitimate apostles." # What we are is clearly seen by God "God clearly sees what kind of people we are" # I hope that it is also clear to your conscience "I expect that it is also clear to your conscience" or "I trust that that you are also convinced of it"