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2 Corinthians, 13

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

1. This will be my third visit to you. Any charge must be decided upon by the declaration of two or three witnesses.

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:

2. I have said and I say again, being still far away, just as I did on my second visit I say to you who lived in sin as well as to the rest: when I return to you, I will not have pity.

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

3. You want to know if Christ is speaking through me? So you will. He is not used to dealing weakly with you, but rather he acts with power.

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.

4. If he was crucified in his weakness, now he lives by the strength of God; and so we are weak with him, but we will be well alive with him, because God acts powerfully with 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?

5. Examine yourselves: are you acting according to faith? Test yourselves. Can you assert that Christ Jesus is in you?

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

6. If not, you have failed the test. I hope you recognize that we ourselves have not failed it.

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.

7. We pray God that you may do no wrong, not that we wish to be acknowledged but we want you to do right, even if in this we appear to have failed.

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

8. For we do not have power against the truth, but only for the truth.

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

9. We rejoice if we are weak while you are strong, for all we hope is that you become perfect.

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.

10. This is why I am writing now, so that when I come I may not have to act strictly and make use of the authority the Lord has given me for building up and not for destroying.

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.

11. Finally, brothers and sisters, be happy, strive to be perfect, have courage, be of one mind and live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

12. Greet one another with an holy kiss.

12. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you.

13. All the saints salute you.

13. The grace of Christ Jesus the Lord, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

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. <[The second [epistle] to the Corinthians was written from Philippi, [a city] of Macedonia, by Titus and Lucas.]>

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Notas al pie:

13:1-2 - Paul warns that he will be present to correct those who disobey at his third visit. Christian discipline is a necessary part of maintaining the purity and unity of the church (see also 1 Corinthians 5:1-5 and Matthew 18:15-17).

13:5-6 - Paul challenges the Corinthians to examine themselves to see whether they are in the faith. Self-examination and repentance are crucial steps to a faithful Christian life (see also 2 Corinthians 5:17 and 1 Corinthians 11:28).

13:11 - Paul concludes his letter with a call for unity, peace, and joy. The call to holiness and harmony is an important characteristic of Christian community life (see also Romans 15:5-7 and Philippians 2:2).

Versos relacionados con 2 Corinthians, 13:

2 Corinthians chapter 13 concludes with final exhortations. How does Paul prepare the Corinthians for his visit? This incisive text warns of impending judgment and calls for self-examination. The chapter emphasizes themes such as church discipline, apostolic authority for edification, and the pursuit of Christian perfection. Paul closes with an iconic Trinitarian blessing. Ponder with us five Bible passages that illuminate the concluding principles of this final chapter.

1 Corinthians 11:28: "Let each man examine himself, and then eat of the bread and drink of the cup." - This verse relates to Paul's call for self-examination in 2 Corinthians 13:5, showing the consistency of his teaching.

Deuteronomy 19:15: "A single witness is not enough to convict someone of any crime or sin they have committed. Any accusation must be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses." - Paul cites this principle in 2 Corinthians 13:1, applying it to his next encounter with the Corinthians.

Romans 15:33: "The God of peace be with you all. Amen." - This blessing is similar to the one Paul uses in 2 Corinthians 13:11, showing his consistency in wanting peace for the churches.

Philippians 2:7-8: "but he emptied himself, becoming a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross!" - This verse reflects the concept of Christ crucified in weakness but alive by the power of God, which Paul mentions in 2 Corinthians 13:4.

Ephesians 4:12-13: "For the purpose of preparing the saints for the work of the ministry, so that the body of Christ may be built up, until we all reach the unity of the faith and knowledge of the Son of God, and reach maturity, reaching the measure of the fullness of Christ ." - This verse aligns with Paul's desire for the improvement and edification of the church expressed in 2 Corinthians 13:9-10.

FAQ:

What does Paul say about the importance of church discipline?

Paul exhorts the Corinthians to repent of their sins, for if they do not repent, he will use apostolic discipline when he visits the church again. (2 Corinthians 13:2-3)

How does Paul describe the relationship between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit?

Paul desires that the grace of Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all the Corinthians, emphasizing the harmony of the Trinity. (2 Corinthians 13:14)

What is Paul's final exhortation to the Corinthians?

Paul exhorts the Corinthians to examine themselves and make sure they are in the faith, urging them to live in harmony, being mature in the faith and obedient to the truth of Christ. (2 Corinthians 13:5-7)

How does Paul introduce himself at the end of his letter?

Paul presents himself as someone who seeks the restoration of the church and exhorts the Corinthians to be more spiritual and obedient, demonstrating his apostolic authority. (2 Corinthians 13:10)

What does Paul hope to accomplish by his visit to the church in Corinth?

Paul hopes that his visit will be a time of spiritual restoration, where he can correct wrongs and encourage the Corinthians to live in righteousness and unity. (2 Corinthians 13:9)


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