Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Corinthians 5:13

13 For whether we be besides our selves, it is to God : or whether we be sober, it is for your cause .

It should seem, that some amongst the Corinthians, amongst other reproaches, had reproaches Paul for a mad man; either taking advantage of the warmth and fervour of his Spirit, or of those Ecstasies in which he sometimes was; or of his speaking things which they could not apprehend and understand: as the Roman Governour, in the Acts, told him, Much learning had made him mad. The Apostle tells them, That if indeed he was besides himself in any of their opinion, it was unto God, that is, for the honour and glory of God.

Or if he was sober, it was for their sake; in what temper soever he was, it was either for service to God, or them.

Marginal references: Chap. 11.1, [illegible: 1 word] 17. & 12. [illegible: 1 word].