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Berean Standard Bible

“If we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.”

2 Corinthians 5:13

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Paul defends his ministry against critics in Corinth who question his motives. He explains that his actions flow from a deeper source.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

If we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque si loqueamos, es para Dios; y si estamos en seso, es para vosotros.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Si estamos locos, es para Dios; y si estamos cuerdos, lo estamos para beneficio de ustedes.

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