9. Therefore we labor, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
10. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that everyone may be recompensed for the things done in his body, according to what he has done, whether it be good or bad.
11. Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
12. For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to boast on our behalf, that you may have something to answer them who boast in appearance, and not in heart.
13. For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be in our right mind, it is for your cause.
14. For the love of Christ constrains us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
15. And that he died for all, that they who live should no longer live unto themselves, but unto him who died for them, and rose again.
16. Therefore from now on know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet from now on know we him no more.
17. Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.