12 We are not commending ourselves to you again, but giving you an opportunity to be proud of us, so that you may have a reply for those who take pride in the outward appearance[a] rather than in the heart. 13 For if we are out of our mind,(A) it is for God; if we have a sound mind,(B) it is for you. 14 For Christ’s love compels[b] us, since we have reached this conclusion: If One died for all,(C) then all died.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 5:12 Lit in face
  2. 2 Corinthians 5:14 Or For the love of Christ impels, or For the love of Christ controls

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