2 Corinthians 5:11-12
11 Therefore, because we know the fear of the Lord,(A) we seek to persuade people. We are completely open before God, and I hope we are completely open to your consciences as well.
12 We are not commending ourselves to you again, but giving you an opportunity to be proud of us, so that you may have a reply for those who take pride in the outward appearance(a) rather than in the heart.
Footnotes:
a.
2 Corinthians 5:12: Lit in face