2 Corinthians 5:12-15

12Are we commending ourselves to you again? No, we are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so you can answer those who brag about having a spectacular ministry rather than having a sincere heart.

13If it seems we are crazy, it is to bring glory to God. And if we are in our right minds, it is for your benefit.

14Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life.

15He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them.