2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1 THE THIRD TIME. See note on
12:14–15. EVIDENCE OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES. The legal requirement
for accepting evidence at a trial (Deuteronomy 19:15).
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2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 13:2 NOT SPARE. Paul did not
specify what form the discipline would take. Perhaps he did not know
exactly, but it certainly would not be pleasant (see Acts 5:1; Acts
13:8; 1 Corinthians 5:4).
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2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 13:3 Following the pattern of
Christ’s own WEAKNESS (2 Corinthians 1:5; 2 Corinthians 8:9;
Philippians 2:7), Paul too has been WEAK for the sake of God’s
people. This showed them God’s Spirit and glory through his own
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2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 13:5 The TEST to SEE if CHRIST
IS IN the Corinthians will be their response to Paul and his call to
repent. God’s message and the messenger are one (2 Corinthians
5:18).
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2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 13:7 Paul desires the
Corinthians’ RESTORATION even at this late hour.
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2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 13:11 Closing Greetings. Paul
highlights the important themes he has covered. As in 1 Corinthians
1:1 (see 1 Corinthians 16:13), he also summarizes the central
conclusions of this letter with five commands.
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2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 13:12 GREET.... ALL THE SAINTS
GREET. These two greetings stress the unity of the church, local and
universal. WITH A HOLY KISS. Usually reserved for special reunions
among family members or formal greetings. An entire group practicing
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2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 CORINTHIANS 13:14 This is the only
Trinitarian benediction in Paul’s letters. It stresses that GRACE,
LOVE, and FELLOWSHIP with one another come from God in Christ through
the Spirit. YOU ALL. A final emphasis on the unity of the reconciled
church, brought about by God himsel... [ Continue Reading ]