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.