Bible Strands
2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian congregation as his closing exhortation, while absent (v.10), immediately before the greeting in v.12.
The words — καταρτίζεσθε (katartizesthe) carries the sense of "be made whole" or "be set right," the same root used for mending a net; Paul is not asking for a feeling but for a repaired state.
The thread — The same cluster of unity and peace recurs in 1 Corinthians 1:10 (agree together), Romans 12:16 (live in harmony), and Hebrews 12:14 (pursue peace).
Why it lands — Every clause is an imperative; Paul is issuing commands, not offering a benediction. The promise that the God of love and peace will be with them is attached to the doing, not the wishing.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
- Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
- 1 Corinthians 1:10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.
- Romans 15:33 The God of peace be with all of you. Amen.
- Mark 9:50 Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
- Romans 12:18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
- Philippians 2:1 Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,
- 1 Peter 3:11 He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
- 1 John 4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
- 2 Corinthians 13:9 In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.