{The fear of the Lord} (	on phobon tou Kuriou). Many today
regard this a played-out motive, but not so Paul. He has in mind
verse  10  with the picture of the judgment seat of Christ. {We
persuade} (peithomen). Conative present active, we try to
persuade. It is always hard work. {Unto God} (	he(9369)). Dative
case. God understands whether men do or not. {That we are made
manifest} (pephaner(9373)thai). Perfect passive infinitive of
phanero(935c) in indirect discourse after elpiz(935c). Stand
manifested, state of completion.