2 Corinthians 5:13

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

Ver. 13. It is to God ] i.e. When to the world we seem mad of pride and vain glory, yet then we respect only God’s glory.

It is for your sakes ] i.e. For your learning, that we are more modest and sparing in commending our apostleship. It is a good rule, Quicquid agas, propter Deum agas, do all for God’s sake.