OUTLINE OF THE SECOND EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS
The Glory of the Ministry of the Gospel
THE APOSTLE’S FINAL VINDICATION
Announcement of a Third Visit
CONCLUSION
25. How could be rejoice when he was weak? With what benediction does the Epistle close?
FINAL WARNINGS
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.
For we can do nothing against the truth, but only for the truth [and the gospel–the good news of salvation].
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].
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.
FINAL GREETINGS
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.
Greet one another with a holy kiss.
All God’s people greet you.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Note: The second epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi, a city of Macedonia, by Titus and Lucas.
Comments by
F.B.Meyer
On
2 Corinthians 13:7-14
HOW TO BE BUILT UP
None can really injure the truth or stop its victorious progress. As well try to stop the sunrise. We often help others most in our weakness, because then we rely most on the Spirit of God. It is the noblest end of life to build up others through our own expenditure, even to the draining of our strength and resources. The world is apt at destruction; and indeed not much art is required for pulling down. But the divine work is to build; we have God’s authority for that.
The valedictory address is very touching. Be perfected, 2Co_13:11, R.V., is really “be adjusted,” “properly jointed,” “articulated.” God desires to set us as a skilful surgeon sets a dislocated limb. Let Him do it; let the Comforter comfort; let love and peace enter with the Holy Dove; and see that the inner atmosphere does not hinder the gracious healing work of the Spirit of God.
Note the threefold benediction, which maintains the doctrine of the Trinity, 2Co_13:14. The love of the Father is the fountain of all; the grace of the Lord Jesus is the channel for all; while the communion of the Holy Spirit brings us into partnership with the aims and resources of God. The salutation of the saints and the divine benediction are the worthy close of this noble letter.
By Pastor Jeff Arthur
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