King James Version
2 Corinthians 5:13 in the King James Version says “For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.” — study this verse from 2 Corinthians chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.”
2 Corinthians 5:13 · KJV
Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
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. in appearance: Gr. in the face
For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“we be beside ourselves”
G1839to put (stand) out of wits, i.e., astound, or (reflexively) become astounded, insane
“it is to God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
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