2 Corinthians 5:13

Updated: June 3, 2025

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

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} whether{G1535} we be beside ourselves{G1839}{(G5627)}, it is to God{G2316}: or whether{G1535} we be sober{G4993}{(G5719)}, it is for your cause{G5213}.

KJV with Strongs

(13) For if we were dumbfounded, it's for אֱלֹהִים Elohim and if sensible, for you.

The F.O.G

[13] If we seem out of our minds with passion for God, it's for His glory. If we're completely rational, it's for your benefit.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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