2 Corinthians 13
1 This is the third time I am coming to you. Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.
2 I have already warned those who sinned before and everyone else, and I warn you now, as I did when I was with you the second time and as I do now while away: if I come again, I will not spare anyone.
3 For you are seeking proof that Christ speaks through me. He is not weak toward you, but powerful among you.
4 For he was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. We too are weak in him, but we will live with him by the power of God for your sake.
5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? Unless, of course, you fail the test.
6 But I hope you will recognize that we do not fail the test.
7 We pray to God that you do no wrong—not so that we may appear to have passed the test, but so that you may do what is right, even if we seem to have failed.
8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but only for the truth.
9 We rejoice when we are weak and you are strong; and this is what we also pray for: your restoration.
10 That is why I write these things while away, so that when I am present I may not have to be severe, in keeping with the authority the Lord gave me for building you up and not tearing you down.
11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice, be restored, accept one another’s encouragement, be united in your thinking, and live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you.
13 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
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