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2 Corinthians 13

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 13 of 13

1 I am coming to you this third time. “In the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.” Deut. 19:15

2 I said before, and I say beforehand, as being present the second time and being absent now, I write to the ones having sinned before, and all the rest, that if I come again I will not spare,

3 since you seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, who is not weak toward you, but is powerful in you,

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Chapter Summary

He threatens severity, and the power of his apostleship against obstinate sinners.

Key Greek Words

πειράζω to test, examine G3985
δοκιμάζω to examine, prove G1381
ἀδόκιμος disapproved, rejected G96
δοκιμή proof G1382
κοινωνία fellowship, communion G2842
χάρις grace G5485

People & Context

Paul

The apostle, coming a third time; warns he will not spare, urges them to test themselves in the faith.

Christ

Jesus Christ, sought as proof speaking in Paul; crucified in weakness yet living by the power of God, and in the believers.

Holy Spirit

Named in the closing benediction as the source of the fellowship shared with the Corinthians.

Timeline

Final Warnings and Benediction

Preparing for his third visit, Paul warns he will not spare those continuing in sin, urging the Corinthians to examine themselves to see if they are in the faith, and concludes with a blessing of grace, love, and fellowship [45-47].

2 Corinthians 13:1-14

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