2Cor 13:11 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Cor 13:11-14: 13:11-14 The letter’s conclusion includes Paul’s final appeal (13:11 ), greetings (13:12-13 ), and a blessing (13:14 ). 13:11 These last words are Paul’s final instructions. • Be joyful: See also Phil 3:1 ; 4:4 . • Grow to maturity: See study note on 2 Cor 13:9—Paul’s encouragement might be that they aim for restoration. • Encourage each other: The need for encouragement has been very prominent in 2 Corinthians, beginning with 1:3-7 . • Live in harmony: Literally Be of the same mind (as in Phil 2:1-4 ).

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‏ 2 Corinthians 13:11

Summary for 2Cor 13:11-14: 13:11-14 ^a The letter’s conclusion includes Paul’s final appeal (13:11 ^b), greetings (13:12-13 ^c), and a blessing (13:14 ^d). 13:11 ^e These last words are Paul’s final instructions.

• Be joyful: See also Phil 3:1 ^f; 4:4 ^g.

• Grow to maturity: See study note on 2 Cor 13:9—Paul’s encouragement might be that they aim for restoration.

• Encourage each other: The need for encouragement has been very prominent in 2 Corinthians, beginning with 1:3-7 ^h.

• Live in harmony: Literally Be of the same mind (as in Phil 2:1-4 ⁱ).