2 Corinthians 13

Name: 2 Corinthians
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Paul concludes his letter with instructions for the conduct of worship and final greetings.

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Final Greetings and a Benediction

1 This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.

2 I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:

3 Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.

4 For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.

5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

6 But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates.

7 Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.

8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

9 For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.

10 Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.

11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

12 Greet one another with an holy kiss.

13 All the saints salute you.

14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.

Commentary

2 Corinthians 13 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the importance of living a life of faith and obedience to God. Paul is writing to the church in Corinth, reminding them of the importance of living a life of holiness and righteousness. He encourages them to examine themselves and to make sure that they are living in accordance with God's will. He also warns them of the consequences of disobedience and encourages them to repent and turn back to God. Paul also speaks of the power of the Holy Spirit and how it can help us to live a life of faith and obedience. He reminds them that the Spirit is a source of strength and comfort and that it can help them to overcome any temptation or difficulty they may face. He also speaks of the importance of unity and love among the believers, and how it is essential for the church to be unified in order to be effective in its mission. Overall, 2 Corinthians 13 is a powerful reminder of the importance of living a life of faith and obedience to God. It encourages us to examine ourselves and to make sure that we are living in accordance with God's will. It also reminds us of the power of the Holy Spirit and how it can help us to overcome any temptation or difficulty we may face. Finally, it speaks of the importance of unity and love among the believers, and how it is essential for the church to be unified in order to be effective in its mission.