2Co 5:13. Εἴτε ἐξέστημεν ἔιτε σωφρονοῦμεν) The former is treated of 2Co 5:15-21 :-the latter 2Co 6:1-10. The force of the one word is evident from the other, to act without or with moderation. Paul might seem to be without moderation from the Symperasma,[29] which he gave in the preceding verse [namely, adorning his office with so many encominiums.-V. g.]-Θεῷ, it is to God) viz., that we have acted without moderation, although men do not understand us.-ὑμῖν, it is to you) Even godly men bear the moderation of their teachers with a more favourable feeling, than their ἔκστασις, excessive enthusiasm; but it is their duty to obey the Spirit.
[29] See App. A brief and summary conclusion from the previous premisses.-T.