2 Corinthians 5:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 5:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 5:13 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 5:13 — KJV
“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)
2 Corinthians 5:13 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 5:13
“That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:13: ourselves, god, cause
“But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, beside forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:13: beside, god, cause
“Why do we sit still? assemble yourselves, and let us enter into the defenced cities, and let us be silent there: for the LORD our God hath put us to silence, and given us water of gall to drink, because we have sinned against the LORD. gall: or, poison”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:13: ourselves, god, cause
“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:13: whether, god, cause
“And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made. created...: Heb. created to make”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:13: god, cause
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