Devine Scripture

2 Corinthians 5:13

2 Corinthians chapter 5 · verse 13 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.12We are not again commending ourselves unto you, but speak as giving you occasion of glorying on our behalf, that ye may have wherewith to answer them that glory in appearance, and not in heart.

v.13This passage

v.14For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that one died for all, therefore all died;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 12:3

    For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but so to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:6

    For if I should desire to glory, I shall not be foolish; for I shall speak the truth: but I forbear, lest any man should account of me above that which he seeth me to be, or heareth from me.

  • 2 Timothy 2:10

    Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

  • Acts 26:24

    And as he thus made his defence, Festus saith with a loud voice, Paul, thou art mad; thy much learning is turning thee mad.

  • Colossians 1:24

    Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church;

  • 1 Corinthians 4:10

    We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye have glory, but we have dishonor.