2 Corinthians 5:13
For if we are out of our minds, it is for God: or if we are in our right minds, it is for you.
Revised King James New Testament
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 through the grace given to me, I say to every man among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according to the measure of faith God has given him.
2 Corinthians 7:12Therefore, though I wrote to you, I did not do it because of the one who committed the wrong, nor because of the one who suffered the wrong, but that your zeal for us might be revealed to you in the sight of God.
2 Corinthians 11:16I say again, Let no man think me a fool; but if you do, receive me as a fool, that I too may boast a little.
2 Corinthians 12:11I have made a fool of myself; you have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended by you: for in nothing am I behind these superlative apostles, though I am nothing.
1 Thessalonians 1:5For our gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with full conviction. You know what manner of men we were 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 →