2 Corinthians 5:13

King James Version (KJV)

For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.

Translations

2 Corinthians 5:13 - Amplified Bible

For if we are beside ourselves [mad, as some say], it is for God {and} concerns Him; if we are in our right mind, it is for your benefit,

2 Corinthians 5:13 - American Standard Version

For whether we are beside ourselves, it is unto God; or whether we are of sober mind, it is unto you.

2 Corinthians 5:13 - Bible in Basic English

For if we are foolish, it is to God; or if we are serious, it is for you.

2 Corinthians 5:13 - Darby Bible

For whether we are beside ourselves, [it is] to God; or are sober, [it is] for you.

2 Corinthians 5:13 - English Standard Version

For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you.

2 Corinthians 5:13 - King James Version

For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.

2 Corinthians 5:13 - La Biblia de las Americas

Porque si estamos locos, es para Dios; y si estamos cuerdos, es para vosotros.

2 Corinthians 5:13 - The Message

2 Corinthians 5:13 - New American Standard Bible

For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.

2 Corinthians 5:13 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Porque si estamos locos, es para Dios; y si estamos cuerdos, es para ustedes.

2 Corinthians 5:13 - World English Bible

For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God. Or if we are of sober mind, it is for you.

2 Corinthians 5:13 - Young's Living Translation

for whether we were beside ourselves, [it was] to God; whether we be of sound mind -- [it is] to you,

2 Corinthians 5:13 - Additional Comments

In Acts 26:24 Festus was the Roman procurator of Judea. Paul explained to him and the other ruling Romans his conversion and relationship with Christ. They didn't understand - Festus asked Paul if he was crazy.
When you dance, but those who watch cannot hear the music, you look crazy.
1 Peter 4:4 says others think it is strange when you do not run with them in evil and dissipation (wasteful activities), not doing the same things they do. They speak evil of you when you don't.
So, we go crazy for God, and act sanely for others. Either way, it is the love of Christ compelling us (vs 14).

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