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2 Corinthians 5:12
King James Version (1769 Blayney revision, with Apocrypha) · Berean Standard Bible
For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance (note: Gr. in the face), and not in heart.
We are not commending ourselves to you again. Instead, we are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you can answer those who take pride in appearances rather than in the heart.