9. More than anything else, however, we want to please him, whether in our home here or there.
10. For all of us must appear before Christ, to be judged by him. We will each receive what we deserve, according to everything we have done, good or bad, in our bodily life.
11. We know what it means to fear the Lord, and so we try to persuade others. God knows us completely, and I hope that in your hearts you know me as well.
12. We are not trying again to recommend ourselves to you; rather, we are trying to give you a good reason to be proud of us, so that you will be able to answer those who boast about people's appearance and not about their character.
13. Are we really insane? It is for God's sake. Or are we sane? Then it is for your sake.
14. We are ruled by the love of Christ, now that we recognize that one man died for everyone, which means that all share in his death.