2 Corinthians 13:14

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

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Corinthians 13:14

2 Corinthians 13:14The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.The benediction of the Church1. If a man has been to visit his friend, and you see him leaving the gate, it is pleasant to notice in his hand a basket of fruit or a bunch of flowers. It would be very embarrassing, however, if the proof of friendship were always an outward gift. If a friend visits us, we place ourselves at his disposal; and if we visit a friend, we are delighted to receive the overflow of his life into our own. Now suppose... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:14

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.>> Ver. 14. The grace of our Lord ] A friendly valediction or fatherly benediction. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Corinthians 13:14

The grace: Numbers 6:23-Daniel :, Matthew 28:19, John 1:16, John 1:17, Romans 1:7, Romans 16:20, Romans 16:24, 1 Corinthians 16:23, Revelation 1:4, Revelation 1:5 the love: Romans 5:5, Romans 8:39, Ephesians 6:23, 1 John 3:16, Jude 1:21 the communion: John 4:10, John 4:14, John 7:38, John 14:15-Esther :, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:14-Esther :, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:19, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 2:18, Ephesians 2:22, Ephesians 5:9, Philippians 2:1, 1 John 1:3, 1... 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

Daniel Whedon

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

14. The benediction, flowing in sacred beauty from the mind of St. Paul. Like the baptismal sentence of our Lord, it implanted the impress of the Holy Trinity on the mind of the early Church. It proceeds in the order of Christian life. First, grace from Christ, bringing justification; second, love from God as to an adopted child; then the witness and the abiding impartation of the Spirit. Such is the blessed climax of our gospel inheritance. All No exclusion, no decreed reprobation.... read more

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