2 Corinthians, 13
1. This is the third time I am coming to you. Any charge must be sustained by the evidence of two or three witnesses.
1. This is the third time I am coming to you. Any charge must be sustained by the evidence of two or three witnesses.
2 Corinthians 13 is the final chapter of Paul's second letter to the Corinthians. In this chapter Paul rebukes those who question him, reminding them that he is an apostle of Jesus Christ and asking them to examine himself to see if they are really in faith. He also encourages them to strive for perfection and live in peace. Here are five verses related to the topics addressed in 2 Corinthians 13:
Romans 12:18: "If it is possible, how much it depends on you, tend peace with all men." Paul encourages Corinthians to live in peace with others, which is an important theme throughout chapter 13.
2 Corinthians 10:8: "For even though I glorie myself a little more of our power, which the Lord has given us for edification and not for your destruction, I will not embarrass myself." Paul talks about the power that God has given him to build and not destroy, and this is similar to the way He asks the Corinthians to examine himself to see if they are really in faith.
1 Corinthians 11:28: "Examine man to himself, and thus eat this bread and drink from this chalice." This verse is related to the theme of examining yourself, which is emphasized in 2 Corinthians 13.
Philippians 2:12: "Thus, beloved from mine, but have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but much more in my absence, I developed your salvation with fear and tremor." Paul encourages Corinthians to strive for perfection, which is an important theme in 2 Corinthians 13.
Colossians 3:15: "And the peace of Christ, to which you also called in a body, dominate in your hearts; and thick thirst." This verse is related to the theme of living in peace with others, which is emphasized in 2 Corinthians 13.
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