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Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Finally, brothers, rejoice! Be perfected, be exhorted, be of the same mind, be at peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/13.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/13.htm">New King James Version</a> Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice, mend your ways, be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> Finally, brethren, rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Finally, brethren, rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Finally, brothers, rejoice, be restored, be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Finally, believers, rejoice! Be made complete [be what you should be], be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace [enjoy the spiritual well-being experienced by believers who walk closely with God]; and the God of love and peace [the source of lovingkindness] will be with you. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice. Become mature, be encouraged, be of the same mind, be at peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Finally, brothers, rejoice. Become mature, be encouraged, be of the same mind, be at peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfected; be comforted; be of the same mind; live in peace: and the God of love and peace shall be with you. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Goodbye, my friends. Do better and pay attention to what I have said. Try to get along and live peacefully with each other. Now I pray that God, who gives love and peace, will be with you. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfected; be comforted; be of the same mind; live in peace: and the God of love and peace shall be with you. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> With that, brothers and sisters, I must say goodbye. Make sure that you improve. Accept my encouragement. Share the same attitude and live in peace. The God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> And now, my friends, good-bye! Strive for perfection; listen to my appeals; agree with one another; live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> Finally, brothers, goodbye. Keep on growing to maturity. Keep listening to my appeals. Continue agreeing with each other and living in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice, set things right, be encouraged, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Finally, brethren, be joyful, secure perfection of character, take courage, be of one mind, live in peace. And then God who gives love and peace will be with you. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Finally, brothers, rejoice! Be perfected. Be comforted. Be of the same mind. Live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> From now on, brothers, rejoice; be made perfect, be comforted, be of the same mind, be at peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Finally, brothers, rejoice! Be perfected, be exhorted, be of the same mind, be at peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Henceforth, brethren, rejoice; be made perfect, be comforted, be of the same mind, be at peace, and the God of the love and peace shall be with you; <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> As to the rest, brethren, rejoice. Be adjusted, be comforted, think the same, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall with you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For the rest, brethren, rejoice, be perfect, take exhortation, be of one mind, have peace; and the God of peace and of love shall be with you. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> As to the rest, brothers, rejoice, be perfect, be encouraged, have the same mind, have peace. And so the God of peace and love will be with you. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/13.htm">New American Bible</a> Finally, brothers, rejoice. Mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Henceforth, my brethren, rejoice, be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> From now on, my brethren, rejoice; be perfected and be comforted, and harmony and peace shall be in you, and The God of love and of peace shall be with you.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Finally, brethren, farewell; be perfect, be comforted, be of the same mind, be at peace; and the God of love and of peace will be with you. <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect; be of good comfort; think the same thing, live in peace: and the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Finally, brethren, rejoice: be perfectly united together, be comforted, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Finally, brethren, be cheerful: redress yourselves, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Finally, brethren, be joyful, secure perfection of character, take courage, be of one mind, live in peace. And then God who gives love and peace will be with you. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfected, be comforted, think the same thing; be at peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Finally, my brethren, farewel: be reformed, be exhorted, be of one mind, live in peace: and the God of love and peace will be with you. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=2542" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Final Greetings and Blessing</a> 10This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down. 11<a href="/greek/3063.htm" title="3063: Loipon (Adj-ANS) -- Finally, from now on, henceforth, beyond that. Neuter singular of the same as loipoy; something remaining.">Finally,</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-VMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers,</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairete (V-PMA-2P) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">rejoice!</a> <a href="/greek/2675.htm" title="2675: katartizesthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- From kata and a derivative of artios; to complete thoroughly, i.e. Repair or adjust.">Aim for perfect harmony,</a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: parakaleisthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">encourage one another,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">be of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auto (PPro-AN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">one</a> <a href="/greek/5426.htm" title="5426: phroneite (V-PMA-2P) -- (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. ">mind,</a> <a href="/greek/1514.htm" title="1514: eirēneuete (V-PMA-2P) -- To be peaceful, keep the peace, be at peace. From eirene; to be peaceful.">live in peace.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/26.htm" title="26: agapēs (N-GFS) -- From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.">of love</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1515.htm" title="1515: eirēnēs (N-GFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">peace</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estai (V-FIM-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">will be</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meth’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</a> 12Greet one another with a holy kiss.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/4-9.htm">Philippians 4:9</a> Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. <a href="/romans/15-33.htm">Romans 15:33</a> The God of peace be with all of you. Amen. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:23</a> Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_peter/3-11.htm">1 Peter 3:11</a> He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10</a> I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction. <a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3</a> and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. <a href="/colossians/3-15.htm">Colossians 3:15</a> Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:13</a> In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another. <a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a> If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. <a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Hebrews 13:20-21</a> Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, / equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a> And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. <a href="/1_john/1-3.htm">1 John 1:3</a> We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. <a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3</a> You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. <a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Psalm 29:11</a> The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace. <a href="/psalms/34-14.htm">Psalm 34:14</a> Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Finally, brothers, 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.farewell.<a href="/luke/9-61.htm">Luke 9:61</a> And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.<a href="/acts/15-29.htm">Acts 15:29</a> That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.<a href="/acts/18-21.htm">Acts 18:21</a> But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.Be perfect.<a href="/2_corinthians/13-9.htm">2 Corinthians 13:9</a> For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.<a href="/matthew/5-48.htm">Matthew 5:48</a> Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.<a href="/john/17-23.htm">John 17:23</a> I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.be of good.<a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">2 Corinthians 1:4</a> Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.<a href="/mark/10-49.htm">Mark 10:49</a> And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.<a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Romans 15:13</a> Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.be of one.<a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16,18</a> Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits… <a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Romans 15:5,6</a> Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: … <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10</a> Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.live.<a href="/genesis/37-4.htm">Genesis 37:4</a> And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.<a href="/genesis/45-24.htm">Genesis 45:24</a> So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.<a href="/mark/9-50.htm">Mark 9:50</a> Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">Agree</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-21.htm">Aim</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Appeal</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">Character</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Comforted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-9.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-12.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-13.htm">Farewell</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-20.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-9.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-1.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-13.htm">Good-By</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-16.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-52.htm">Last</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-4.htm">Live</a> <a href="/john/4-52.htm">Mend</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-19.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">Perfected</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-9.htm">Perfection</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-9.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-12.htm">Secure</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-3.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/4-2.htm">Agree</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-5.htm">Aim</a> <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Appeal</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-13.htm">Character</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-22.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Comforted</a> <a href="/galatians/3-3.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/philippians/1-14.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/2_john/1-11.htm">Farewell</a> <a href="/galatians/6-17.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/galatians/3-5.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/galatians/1-7.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/31-28.htm">Good-By</a> <a href="/galatians/5-15.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/galatians/6-17.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/galatians/4-27.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-26.htm">Last</a> <a href="/galatians/2-14.htm">Live</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-10.htm">Mend</a> <a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/galatians/1-3.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/galatians/3-3.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/galatians/3-3.htm">Perfected</a> <a href="/galatians/3-3.htm">Perfection</a> <a href="/galatians/4-27.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/galatians/2-13.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/philippians/3-14.htm">Secure</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-2.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 13</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">Paul threatens severity, and the power of his apostleship, against obstinate sinners.</a> 5. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-5.htm">And, advising them to a trial of their faith,</a> 7. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-7.htm">and to a reformation of their sins before his coming,</a> 11. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">he concludes his epistle with a general exhortation and a prayer.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_corinthians/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Finally, brothers, rejoice! Paul concludes his letter with a call to joy, a common theme in his writings (<a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a>). This joy is not dependent on circumstances but is rooted in the believer's relationship with Christ. The term "brothers" indicates a familial bond among believers, emphasizing unity and shared faith. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>) and reflects the believer's hope in Christ.Aim for perfect harmony, Paul urges the Corinthians to strive for unity and maturity in their faith. The Greek word used here implies restoration and mending, suggesting that the church should work towards healing divisions. This aligns with Paul's earlier appeals for unity (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10</a>) and reflects the unity within the body of Christ (<a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3-6</a>).Encourage one another, Encouragement is a vital aspect of Christian community, fostering growth and perseverance. The early church faced persecution and internal challenges, making mutual support essential (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:11</a>). Encouragement strengthens faith and builds up the church, reflecting the ministry of the Holy Spirit, the Comforter (<a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a>).Be of one mind, Paul calls for doctrinal and relational unity, urging believers to align their thoughts and actions with the teachings of Christ. This unity is not uniformity but a shared commitment to the gospel (<a href="/philippians/2-2.htm">Philippians 2:2</a>). It reflects the unity within the Trinity and is a testimony to the world of God's love (<a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21</a>).Live in peace. Peace is a hallmark of the Christian life, both internally and within the community. Paul encourages believers to pursue peace actively, as it reflects the peace of Christ that surpasses understanding (<a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a>). This peace is a witness to the reconciling work of Christ (<a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14-18</a>).And the God of love and peace will be with you. Paul assures the Corinthians of God's presence, which is characterized by love and peace. This promise echoes the covenantal assurance of God's presence with His people (<a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>). God's nature as love (1 <a href="/john/4-8.htm">John 4:8</a>) and the source of peace (<a href="/romans/15-33.htm">Romans 15:33</a>) provides the foundation for the believer's confidence and security.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 2 Corinthians, writing to the church in Corinth. Paul is addressing the believers with final exhortations in his letter. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and significant trade. The church in Corinth faced various challenges, including divisions and moral issues. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, a community of believers dealing with internal conflicts and needing guidance on living a Christ-centered life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/rejoice_in_the_lord.htm">Rejoice in the Lord</a> Embrace joy as a fundamental aspect of Christian life, regardless of circumstances. Joy is rooted in our relationship with Christ and His promises. <a href="/topical/s/strive_for_unity.htm">Strive for Unity</a> Aim for perfect harmony by focusing on shared beliefs and values in Christ. Unity requires effort and intentionality in our interactions with fellow believers. <a href="/topical/e/encourage_one_another.htm">Encourage One Another</a> Build each other up through words and actions. Encouragement strengthens the community and reflects Christ’s love. <a href="/topical/l/live_in_peace.htm">Live in Peace</a> Pursue peace actively in relationships, resolving conflicts with grace and understanding. Peace is a hallmark of a life transformed by the Gospel. <a href="/topical/e/experience_god's_presence.htm">Experience God’s Presence</a> The promise of God’s presence is linked to our pursuit of joy, unity, encouragement, and peace. His presence brings love and peace into our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 13</a> <a href="/q/what_is_christ's_thousand-year_reign.htm">What is Christ's thousand-year reign?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_wars_contradict_a_peaceful_god.htm">Why do religious wars contradict a God of peace?</a> <a href="/q/what's_keilah's_role_in_the_bible.htm">How can we achieve unity through love and peace?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'be_of_the_same_mind'_mean.htm">What does "be of the same mind" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) Finally, brethren, farewell.--The word (literally, rejoice) was the natural close of a Greek letter, and is therefore adequately represented by the English "farewell," if only we remember that it was used in all the fulness of its meaning. "Rejoice--let that be our last word to you."Be perfect.--Better, as before, restore yourselves to completeness; amend yourselves. In the words "be of good comfort" (better, perhaps, be comforted, with the implied thought that the comfort comes through accepting his word of counsel--see Note on <a href="/acts/4-36.htm" title="And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,">Acts 4:36</a>) we trace an echo of what he had said in the opening of the Epistle, as to the "comfort" which had been given to him (<a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm" title="Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted of God.">2Corinthians 1:4</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/1-7.htm" title="And our hope of you is steadfast, knowing, that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so shall you be also of the consolation.">2Corinthians 1:7</a>). Paraclesis in its two-fold aspect is, in fact, the key-note of the whole Epistle. Taking the verb and the noun together, the word occurs twenty-eight times in it.Be of one mind.--The phrase was one specially characteristic of St. Paul's teaching (<a href="/romans/15-6.htm" title="That you may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.">Romans 15:6</a>; <a href="/philippians/2-2.htm" title="Fulfill you my joy, that you be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.">Philippians 2:2</a>; <a href="/philippians/3-16.htm" title="Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.">Philippians 3:16</a>; <a href="/philippians/4-2.htm" title="I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.">Philippians 4:2</a>). His thoughts are apparently travelling back to the schisms over which he had grieved in 1 Corinthians 1-3, and to which he had referred in <a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm" title="For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found to you such as you would not: lest there be debates, contentions, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, arrogance, tumults:">2Corinthians 12:20</a>. What he seeks is the restoration of unity of purpose, and with that of inward and outward peace. If these conditions were fulfilled, the "God of love and peace would assuredly be with them," for peace rests ever upon the son of peace (<a href="/luke/10-6.htm" title="And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest on it: if not, it shall turn to you again.">Luke 10:6</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - Finally, brethren, farewell. His concluding words are marked by great gentleness, as though to heal the effects of the sharp rebuke and irony to which he has been compelled to have recourse. The word may also moan "rejoice" (<a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Philippians 3:1</a>; <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a>). Be perfect (see note on "perfection" in ver. 9). Be of one mind; literally, think the same thing (<a href="/philippians/2-2.htm">Philippians 2:2</a>; <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10</a>; <a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16, 18</a>). Be at peace (<a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Finally, Λοιπόν (Loipon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Finally, from now on, henceforth, beyond that. Neuter singular of the same as loipoy; something remaining. brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. rejoice! χαίρετε (chairete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. Aim for perfect harmony, καταρτίζεσθε (katartizesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2675.htm">Strong's 2675: </a> From kata and a derivative of artios; to complete thoroughly, i.e. Repair or adjust. encourage one another, παρακαλεῖσθε (parakaleisthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. [be of] τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. one αὐτὸ (auto) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. mind, φρονεῖτε (phroneite) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5426.htm">Strong's 5426: </a> (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. live in peace. εἰρηνεύετε (eirēneuete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1514.htm">Strong's 1514: </a> To be peaceful, keep the peace, be at peace. From eirene; to be peaceful. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. of love ἀγάπης (agapēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_26.htm">Strong's 26: </a> From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. peace εἰρήνης (eirēnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. will be ἔσται (estai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. with μεθ’ (meth’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. you. ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally brothers rejoice (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/13-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 13:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 13:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/13-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 13:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 13:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>