Charles Spurgeon Commentary 2 Corinthians 5:10-13

"For we must all be made manifest before the judgment-seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things [done] in the body, according to what he hath done, whether [it be] good or bad. Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest unto God; and I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences. We are not again commending ourselves unto you, but [speak] as giving you occasion of glorying on our behalf, that ye may have wherewith to answer them that glory in appearance, and not in heart. For whether we are beside ourselves, it is unto God; or whether we are of sober mind, it is unto you." — 2 Corinthians 5:10-13 (ASV)

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that everyone may receive the things done in his body, according to what he has done, whether it be good or bad, knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade them; but we are made manifest to God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.

For we commend not ourselves again to you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that you may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart. For whether we be beside ourselves, –

And men said that these apostles had gone out of their minds.

Festus said to Paul, you are beside yourself, much learning makes you mad; so Paul says, Whether we be beside ourselves, –