2 Corinthians 5:13

For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you.

2 Corinthians 11:1

I wish that you would bear with me in a little foolishness; but indeed you are bearing with me.

2 Corinthians 11:16-17

I repeat, let no one think me foolish; but even if you do, receive me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.

2 Corinthians 12:6

Though if I should boast, I will not be a fool, for I will be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me.

2 Corinthians 12:11

I have been a fool! You forced me to it, for I ought to have been commended by you. For I was not in the least inferior to these super-apostles, even though I am nothing.

Acts 26:24-25

And as he was saying this in his defense, Festus said in a loud voice, "Paul, you are out of your mind! Your great learning is driving you mad."

Romans 12:3

For by the grace given to me I say to every one among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith which God has assigned him.

1 Corinthians 4:10-13

We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are distinguished, but we are without honor.

2 Corinthians 7:12

So although I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did the wrong, nor on account of the one who suffered the wrong, but in order that your zeal for us might be revealed to you in the sight of God.

Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share for the sake of his body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions.

1 Thessalonians 1:5

for our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.

1 Thessalonians 2:3-11

For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity, nor is it made with deceit;

2 Timothy 2:10

Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

We be beside

2 Corinthians 11:1
I wish that you would bear with me in a little foolishness; but indeed you are bearing with me.
2 Corinthians 12:6
Though if I should boast, I will not be a fool, for I will be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me.
Acts 26:24
And as he was saying this in his defense, Festus said in a loud voice, "Paul, you are out of your mind! Your great learning is driving you mad."
1 Corinthians 4:10
We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are distinguished, but we are without honor.
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity, nor is it made with deceit;

Sober

Acts 26:25
But Paul said, "I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking the sober truth.
Romans 12:3
For by the grace given to me I say to every one among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith which God has assigned him.

For

2 Corinthians 7:12
So although I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did the wrong, nor on account of the one who suffered the wrong, but in order that your zeal for us might be revealed to you in the sight of God.
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share for the sake of his body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions.
1 Thessalonians 1:5
for our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.
2 Timothy 2:10
Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.