2 Corinthians 5:13
For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 5 connects to 10 cross-references. The tent of this earthly life will be dissolved and replaced by an eternal house from God. Paul is convinced that absent from the body means present with the Lord. We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ. …
Other Translations
For whether we are beside ourselves, it is unto God; or whether we are of sober mind, it is unto you.
for whether we were beside ourselves, <FI>it was<Fi> to God; whether we be of sound mind--<FI> it is<Fi> to you,
For if we are foolish, it is to God; or if we are serious, it is for you.
Cross References
And David said unto Michal, It was before the Lord, which chose me before thy father, and before all his …
And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight: and of the …
And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning …
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of …
We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye …
Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things …
Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for …
Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.
I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I …