2 Corinthians 5:13 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

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

English ASV

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

English Amplified

For if we are beside ourselves [mad, as some say], it is for God and concerns Him; if we are in our right mind, it is for your benefit,

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

For if we are beside ourselves [mad, as some say], it is for God and concerns Him; if we are in our right mind, it is for your benefit,

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

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

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

For if we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

For whether we are beside ourselves, [it is] to God; or are sober, [it is] for you.

English EASY 2024

To some people, we may seem to be crazy. That is because we want to serve God. But if we seem to be wise, that is to help you.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

If we are crazy, it is for God. If we have our right mind, it is for you.

For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Are we really insane? It is for God's sake. Or are we sane? Then it is for your sake.

English God's Word - GW 1995

So if we were crazy, it was for God. If we are sane, it is for you.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

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

English KJV 1611

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

English LSB

For if we are out of our mind, it is for God, or if we are of right mind, it is for you.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

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

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

For if we are out of our minds, it is for God; if we are rational, it is for you.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

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

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Are we out of our minds? That is because we want to serve God. Does what we say make sense? That is because we want to serve you.

English NIV

If we are out of our mind, it is for the sake of God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you.

English NKJ 1982

For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; or if we are of sound mind, it is for you.

English NLT

If it seems that we are crazy, it is to bring glory to God. And if we are in our right minds, it is for your benefit.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

If we are out of our minds in a blissful, divine ecstasy, it is for God, but if we are in our right minds, it is for your benefit.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Are we insane to say such things about ourselves? If so, it is to bring glory to God. And if we are in our right minds, it is for your benefit.

English Tyndale 1537

For if we be too fervent, to God are we to(too) fervent: if we keep measure, for your cause(sakes) keep we measure.

2 Corinthians 5:13 — Compare Translations