Thematic Bible
2 Corinthians 13:1 (show verse)
This is the third time that I am visiting you. Every fact shall be sustained and confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses.
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Courts » Advocates » Witnesses, two or more needed to convict
Courts of justice » The accused » The evidence of two or more witnesses required in
Witness » The necessity of more than one witness for anything to be established
Witness » Two necessary to establish a fact
Witnesses » Two or more needed to convict
Courts » Advocates » Witnesses, two or more needed to convict
Courts of justice » The accused » The evidence of two or more witnesses required in
Witness » The necessity of more than one witness for anything to be established
Witness » Two necessary to establish a fact
Witnesses » Two or more needed to convict
2 Corinthians 13:2 (show verse)
I have already warned those who have sinned in the past and all the rest as well, and I warn them now even though I am absent [from you] as I did when I was with you the second time, that if I come back I will not spare anyone,
2 Corinthians 13:3 (show verse)
since you seek [forensic] proof that Christ is speaking in and through me. He is not weak or ineffective in dealing with you, but powerful within you.
2 Corinthians 13:4 (show verse)
For even though He was crucified in weakness [yielding Himself], yet He lives [resurrected] by the power of God [His Father]. For we too are weak in Him [as He was humanly weak], yet we are alive and well [in fellowship] with Him because of the power of God directed toward you.
Christian ministers » Success attending » Paul
Jesus Christ » Who jesus Christ is in
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ living by God the father
Power » Of God » Works in and for saints
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the resurrection of Christ
God, Power of » Works in and for saints
God, Power of » Exhibited in » The resurrection of Christ
Strength » In weakness, promised
Strength » Who is strong
Jesus Christ » Who jesus Christ is in
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ living by God the father
Power » Of God » Works in and for saints
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the resurrection of Christ
God, Power of » Works in and for saints
God, Power of » Exhibited in » The resurrection of Christ
Strength » In weakness, promised
Strength » Who is strong
2 Corinthians 13:5 (show verse)
Test and evaluate yourselves to see whether you are in the faith and living your lives as [committed] believers. Examine yourselves [not me]! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves [by an ongoing experience] that Jesus Christ is in you—unless indeed you fail the test and are rejected as counterfeit?
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Union with God and Christ
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Union with God and Christ
Character » Of the wicked » Reprobate
Character of the wicked » Reprobate
Faith » Examine whether you be in
Jesus Christ » Who jesus Christ is in
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ living by God the father
Names » Of the wicked » Reprobates
Self-examination » Encouraged
Strength » Who is strong
Titles and names of the wicked » Reprobates
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Union with God and Christ
Character » Of the wicked » Reprobate
Character of the wicked » Reprobate
Faith » Examine whether you be in
Jesus Christ » Who jesus Christ is in
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ living by God the father
Names » Of the wicked » Reprobates
Self-examination » Encouraged
Strength » Who is strong
Titles and names of the wicked » Reprobates
2 Corinthians 13:6 (show verse)
But I hope you will acknowledge that we do not fail the test nor are we to be rejected.
2 Corinthians 13:7 (show verse)
But I pray to God that you may do nothing wrong. Not so that we [and our teaching] may appear to be approved, but that you may continue doing what is right, even though we [by comparison] may seem to have failed.
2 Corinthians 13:8 (show verse)
For we can do nothing against the truth, but only for the truth [and the gospel—the good news of salvation].
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2 Corinthians 13:9 (show verse)
We are glad when we are weak [since God’s power comes freely through us], but you [by comparison] are strong. We also pray for this, that you be made complete [fully restored, growing and maturing in godly character and spirit—pleasing your heavenly Father by the life you live].
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2 Corinthians 13:10 (show verse)
For this reason I am writing these things while absent from you, so that when I come, I will not need to deal severely [with you], in my use of the authority which the Lord has given me [to be used] for building you up and not for tearing you down.
2 Corinthians 13:11 (show verse)
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.
Closeness » Who the lord is near to
Comfort » Being of good comfort
Fellowship » With God
God » Mercy of » Of peace
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
God, Love Of » Is a part of his character
Peace » Promised to believers » To be cultivated in the church
Peace » Promised to believers » God of
Peace » Living peaceably
Peace » Saints should » Live in
spiritual Peace » God, is the God of
Perfection » Exhortation to
The counselors of peace » The lord being peace
Unity » Of the righteous
Unity » Exhortations to
Comfort » Being of good comfort
Fellowship » With God
God » Mercy of » Of peace
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
God, Love Of » Is a part of his character
Peace » Promised to believers » To be cultivated in the church
Peace » Promised to believers » God of
Peace » Living peaceably
Peace » Saints should » Live in
spiritual Peace » God, is the God of
Perfection » Exhortation to
The counselors of peace » The lord being peace
Unity » Of the righteous
Unity » Exhortations to
2 Corinthians 13:12 (show verse)
Greet one another with a holy kiss.
2 Corinthians 13:13 (show verse)
All God’s people greet you.
2 Corinthians 13:14 (show verse)
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Benedictions » Apostolic
Blessings » Blessings invoked » Apostolic
Communion » With God
Communion with God » Is communion with the holy ghost
Fellowship » Of the holy spirit
Grace » Pray for » For others
Holy spirit » As equal to, and one with the father
God, Love Of » To be sought in prayer
God, Trinity » Doctrine of proved from scripture
God, Trinity » Benediction given in name of
Blessings » Blessings invoked » Apostolic
Communion » With God
Communion with God » Is communion with the holy ghost
Fellowship » Of the holy spirit
Grace » Pray for » For others
Holy spirit » As equal to, and one with the father
God, Love Of » To be sought in prayer
God, Trinity » Doctrine of proved from scripture
God, Trinity » Benediction given in name of