ISB ~ 2 Corinthians 5 v13

beside ourselves:Although interpretations of this saying are debated, it probably means one of two things. (1) Paul’s exceptional zeal for the gospel was viewed by his opponents as madness (Acts 26:24), despite the fact that he was always reasonable and moderate with the Corinthians themselves. (2) Paul’s charismatic experiences, while times of intense communion with God, did not benefit the Corinthians as much as his sober instruction and spiritual guidance (12:1-7; 1 Cor 14:18-19).