Thematic Bible




2 Corinthians 13:1 (show verse)

For the third time I am coming to see you. 'By the word of two or three witnesses each statement shall be established.'

2 Corinthians 13:2 (show verse)

I have said it, and I say it again before I come, just as if I were with you on my second visit, though for the moment absent, I say to those who have been long sinning, as well as to all others--that if I come again, I shall spare no one.

2 Corinthians 13:3 (show verse)

And that will be the proof, which you are looking for, that the Christ speaks through me. There is no weakness in his dealings with you. No, he shows his power among you.

2 Corinthians 13:4 (show verse)

For though his crucifixion was due to weakness, his life is due to the power of God. And we, also, are weak in his weakness, but with him we shall live for you through the power of God.

2 Corinthians 13:5 (show verse)

Put yourselves to the proof, to see whether you are holding to the Faith. Test yourselves. Surely you recognize this fact about yourselves--that Jesus Christ is in you! Unless indeed you cannot stand the test!

2 Corinthians 13:6 (show verse)

But I hope that you will recognize that we can stand the test.

2 Corinthians 13:7 (show verse)

We pray God that you may do nothing wrong, not that we may be seen to stand the test, but that you may do what is right, even though we may seem not to stand the test.

2 Corinthians 13:8 (show verse)

We have no power at all against the Truth, but we have power in the service of the Truth.
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2 Corinthians 13:9 (show verse)

We are glad when we are weak, if you are strong. And what we pray for is that you may become perfect.
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2 Corinthians 13:10 (show verse)

This is my reason for writing as I am now doing, while I am away from you, so that, when I am with you, I may not act harshly in the exercise of the authority which the Lord gave me--and gave me for building up and not for pulling down.

2 Corinthians 13:11 (show verse)

And now, brothers, good-bye. Aim at perfection; take courage; agree together; live in peace. And then God, the source of all love and peace, will be with you.

2 Corinthians 13:12 (show verse)

Greet one another with a sacred kiss.

2 Corinthians 13:13 (show verse)

All Christ's people here send you their greetings.

2 Corinthians 13:14 (show verse)

May the blessing of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion with the Holy Spirit, be with you all.