2 Corinthians 13:11

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Chapter 13Now he said,This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. [For] I told you before, and foretell you [I'm telling you again], as if I were present [with you], 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 Corinthians 13:1-2 ):"I'm going to be really hard on you this next time."Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

2 Corinthians 13:1 . This is the third time I am coming to you. Compare the following texts. Acts 18:1; Acts 20:2-3; Acts 21:13. The difficulty here is removed by the admission, that his second coming was on a journey, and therefore not counted when he speaks of their having a second benefit. 2 Corinthians 1:15. 2 Corinthians 13:5 . Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith. Those are here exhorted who had indulged in fornication and uncleanness, 2 Corinthians 12:21, and also the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

2 Corinthians 13:1-14This is the third time I am coming to you.Paul’s epistolary farewell to the CorinthiansThere is no evidence that Paul wrote a word to them after this. The letters had evidently been a task to a man of his tender nature. No doubt he felt a burden rolled from his heart, and a freer breath, when he dictated the last sentence.I. Words of warning. He warns them of a chastisement which he was determined to inflict upon all offenders against the gospel of Christ.1. The discipline... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

2 Corinthians 13:11-14Finally, brethren, farewell.FarewellNote--I. The apostolic exhortation.1. The state to be attained: “Be perfect,” which conveys the idea of repairing, or putting in order. It is used e.g., of the disciples mending their nets, and also in Galatians 6:1, the idea there being that of a dislocated limb; and just as a surgeon will reduce that limb and restore it to its proper place in the body, so Christians were to restore a fallen brother to the position which he had lost. So... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:11

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. Ver. 11. Finally ] Gr. λοιπον , that which yet remains to say more, and then an end. Be perfect ] Or, piece again. Be of one mind ] For matter of opinion. Live in peace ] For matter of affection. The God of love ] The author and fautor. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Corinthians 13:11

farewell: Luke 9:61, Acts 15:29, Acts 18:21, Acts 23:30, Philippians 4:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:16,*Gr. Be perfect: 2 Corinthians 13:9, Matthew 5:48, John 17:23, James 1:4, 1 Peter 5:10 be of good: 2 Corinthians 1:4, Mark 10:49, Romans 15:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 2 Thessalonians 2:17 be of one: Romans 12:16, Romans 12:18, Romans 15:5, Romans 15:6, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:3, Philippians 1:27, Philippians 2:1-Leviticus :, Philippians 3:16, Philippians 4:2, 1 Peter... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 2 Corinthians 13:11

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.Be perfect — Aspire to the highest degree of holiness.Be of good comfort — Filled with divine consolation.Be of one mind — Desire, labour, pray for it, to the utmost degree that is possible. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:11

11. Farewell Literally, rejoice. The spirit of the gospel message is joy. Who has so true a reason for joy as the man who possesses its blessed hopes? Be perfect Let your Christian character be perfect and symmetrical. In doctrine, be evangelical; in spirit, consecrated; in practice, conscientious. Good comfort Literally, be consoled. There is trouble and sorrow enough in the world; but there is, too, a consolation from above the world. Of one mind Centred together in the one... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

6. Affectionate conclusion, 2 Corinthians 13:11-14. The transition from severity to affection is made in language, because his severity truly arose from affection. This tender conclusion includes the whole Church, even those who were truly doubtful and even unsound, in order to win them to a faithful and united condition. So also his rebukes have been addressed to the whole Church, knowing that the faithful would approve their severity and the unfaithful recognise themselves in the picture. read more

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