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Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Chapter 28CONCLUSION.2 Corinthians 13:1-14 (R.V)THE first part of this chapter is in close connection with what precedes; it is, so to speak, the explanation of St. Paul’s fear {2 Corinthians 12:20} that when he came to Corinth he would be found of the Corinthians "not such as they would." He expresses himself with great severity; and the abruptness of the first three sentences, which are not linked to each other by any conjunctions, contributes to the general sense of rigor. "This is the third... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

4. Still Absent - Yet Coming. The Conclusion. CHAPTER 13 1. Being Absent; Expecting to Come. (2 Corinthians 13:1-10 .) 2. The Conclusion. (2 Corinthians 13:11-14 .) He speaks in conclusion of his coming to them. “This third time I am coming to you.” And when he comes again he will not spare them. He reminds them once more of their doubtings about Christ speaking in him and using him as an apostle. They themselves were proof of this. If it were that Christ had not spoken to them through him... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

It is essential that Paul should repeat that this was the third time he was coming to them. Such emphasis was needed to awaken proper exercise. For the second time he had not come, in order to spare them. Nor did he desire now to cause distress there. He would use discipline only on the basis of fully competent witness; yet when this was established, he would not spare those who were guilty. He had told them as much before, and now was forewarning them as if he had actually gone there the... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

DEFENSE OF HIS APOSTLESHIP At this point Paul begins his personal defense which concludes the epistle. And here we perceive more particularly that interchange of gravity and irony to which reference has been made, and which causes these chapters to be so difficult of explanation. The apostle’s critics had reflected on his personal appearance (2 Corinthians 10:1 ; 2 Corinthians 10:7 ; 2 Corinthians 10:10 ); on what they were pleased to consider his carnality (2 Corinthians 10:3 ); his lack... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Christian Apostleship 2 Corinthians 13:0 There ought to be no difficulty about the expression of so extremely modest a wish. What is a reprobate? Is it some kind of apostle? By "reprobate" we generally understand a man who is in about the worst possible moral condition. When a man is as bad as he can be we call him a reprobate. There is a theology which is very fond of this word. The Apostle does not wish to be included in the class of reprobates, outcasts, men only fit to be trodden under... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:14

(14) The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. Here, like another Solomon, the Apostle comes to the conclusion of the whole matter, Ecclesiastes 12:13 . And, as Aaron, was commanded of God on this wise to bless the people; so Paul, Numbers 6:22 , to the end. Reader! take a leisurely survey of the wonderful expressions herein contained. In baptism, at the first introduction to the Church of Christ, no sooner brought from... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

11-14 Here are several good exhortations. God is the Author of peace and Lover of concord; he hath loved us, and is willing to be at peace with us. And let it be our constant aim so to walk, that separation from our friends may be only for a time, and that we may meet in that happy world where parting will be unknown. He wishes that they may partake all the benefits which Christ of his free grace and favour has purchased; the Father out of his free love has purposed; and the Holy Ghost applies... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:1-99

2Co 13 AS AN APOSTLE he had special authority and power in this direction. When once the apostles had passed off the scene the only discipline possible was that exerted by the church or by the saints collectively; and that so often in these days appears to be singularly ineffectual. There are of course reasons for this. One reason is that it has been so often perverted to ends of a personal or party nature that the whole idea of it has fallen into disrepute. Another is that even when... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

The conclusion: v. 11. 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. v. 12. Greet one another with an holy kiss. v. 13. All the saints salute you. v. 14, The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all! Amen. Paul cannot refrain from closing without some cheering remarks, altogether in his customary mild tone. He bears them no... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

XVI—REPROOF OF SOME MORAL IMPERFECTIONS NOT YET REMOVED, AND ADMONITION TO SPARE HIM THE NECESSITY OF APOSTOLIC DISCIPLINE. CONCLUDING ENCOURAGEMENTS AND BENEDICTION2 Corinthians 12:19-21. 2 Corinthians 13:1-1419Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? [For a long time 22 ye are thinking that it is to you that we are excusing ourselves πάλαι δοχεῖτε; ὅτι ὑμῖν ]; we speak before 23 God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, [but all, beloved,] for your edifying. 20For I fear,... read more