2 Corinthians 5:13
For whether we were beside ourselves, it was for God; or whether we are of sound mind, it is for you.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
In Context
Cross References
Romans 12:3For I say, through the grace given to me, to every one that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God imparted to each one the measure of faith.
2 Corinthians 7:12So then, though I wrote to you, it was not on account of him who did the wrong, nor of him who suffered wrong, but that your care for us might be made manifest to you in the sight of God.
2 Corinthians 11:16I say again, let no one think me foolish; but if it can not be so, yet receive me even if as foolish, that I too may boast myself a little.
2 Corinthians 12:11I have become foolish; ye compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by you; for in nothing was I behind these overmuch apostles, though I am nothing.
1 Thessalonians 1:5because our gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men were we among you, for your sake.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 5:13-16
Apology for Seeming Self-Commendation. ( a. d. 57.) 12 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, and not in heart. 13 For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause. 14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live… Read the whole commentary →