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2 Corinthians, 13

1. This will be the third time I have confronted you. Whatever the misdemeanour, the evidence of two or three witnesses is required to sustain a charge.

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 gave you notice once, and now, though I am not with you, I give notice again, just as when I was with you for a second time, to those who sinned before, and to all others; and it is to this effect, that when I do come next time, I shall have no mercy.

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 you are asking for a proof that it is Christ who speaks in me; he is not weak with you but his power is at work among you;

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 it was out of weakness that he was crucified, he is alive now with the power of God. We, too, are weak in him, but with regard to you we shall live with him by the power of God.

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. Put yourselves to the test to make sure you are in the faith. Examine yourselves. Do you not recognise yourselves as people in whom Jesus Christ is present? - unless, that is, you fail the test.

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 we, as I hope you will come to recognise, do not fail the test.

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

7. It is our prayer to God that you may do nothing wrong -- not so that we have the credit of passing a test, but because you will be doing what is right, even if we do not pass the test.

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. We have no power to resist the truth; only to further the truth;

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

9. and we are delighted to be weak if only you are strong. What we ask in our prayers is that you should be made perfect.

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

10. That is why I am writing this while still far away, so that when I am with you I shall not have to be harsh, with the authority that the Lord has given me, an authority that is for building up and not for breaking down.

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. To end then, brothers, we wish you joy; try to grow perfect; encourage one another; have a common mind and live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

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 the holy kiss. All God's holy people send you their greetings.

12. Greet one another with an holy kiss.

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

13. All the saints salute you.

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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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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).

Kapcsolódó versek 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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