2 Corinthians 13

This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” Begin Abide·

I already warned you the second time I was with you. So now in my absence I warn those who sinned earlier and everyone else: If I return, I will not spare anyone, Begin Abide·

since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you but is powerful among you. Begin Abide·

For He was indeed crucified in weakness, yet He lives by God’s power. For we are also weak in Him, yet by God’s power we will live with Him concerning you. Begin Abide·

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you fail the test? Begin Abide·

And I hope you will realize that we have not failed the test. Begin Abide·

Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed. Begin Abide·

For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. Begin Abide·

In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection. Begin Abide·

This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down. Begin Abide·

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. Begin Abide·

Greet one another with a holy kiss. Begin Abide·

All the saints send you greetings. Begin Abide·

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. Begin Abide·