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2 Corinthians 13:11-13

The Grace, Love, and Fellowship of the Triune God

May 31, 2026

Holy Trinity, Masaccio
Holy Trinity, Masaccio, 1425–1428Santa Maria Novella, Florence
The first painting in history built on true single-point perspective, so convincingly that visitors took the painted chapel for a real one. Below it a skeleton says what you are, I once was.The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit: the painting is the three of them in one frame, which is what these readings are reaching for.MasaccioDead at twenty-six, having in a few years given Florentine painting perspective, weight and shadow, and set the terms for the next century.Santa Maria Novella, FlorenceThe Dominican church of Florence, with a facade by Alberti and frescoes by Ghirlandaio, Masaccio and Uccello.Santa Maria Novella, Florence
Roman Lectionary
GospelJohn 3:16-18Jn 3:16-18
Second Reading2 Cor. 13:11-132 Cor 13:11-13
First ReadingExod. 34:4b-6, 8-9Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9
Responsorial PsalmDan. 3:52, 53, 54, 55+56 (52b)Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55+56 (52b)

Overview & Insights

"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you." (2 Corinthians 13:13)

Paul closes his letter with an appeal to rejoice, mend their ways, and live in peace. His farewell blessing names the grace of Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.

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Commentary

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 (Trinity Sunday)Commentary on 2 Cor 13:11-13 (Trinity Sunday) Working Preacher

The lectionary voice on the threefold farewell blessing for Trinity Sunday.

2 Corinthians 13 Commentary2 Cor 13 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik

Verse by verse study of Paul's closing appeal and blessing.

2 Corinthians 13:11 Commentaries2 Cor 13:11 Commentaries BibleHub

Classic commentators gathered on the threefold farewell blessing.

2 Corinthians 13 Commentary2 Cor 13 Commentary Precept Austin

Detailed study notes and cross references on the chapter.

Background & Word Study

2 Corinthians 13 (Douay-Rheims with Haydock)2 Cor 13 (Douay-Rheims with Haydock) New Advent · Catholic Encyclopedia

The Catholic text with Haydock's notes on the trinitarian blessing.

Book of 2 Corinthians OverviewBook of 2 Cor Overview BibleProject

Animated overview of the letter and its closing exhortations.

2 Corinthians 13:11 Interlinear2 Cor 13:11 Interlinear BibleHub

Greek word by word of the grace, love, and fellowship blessing.

The Church Fathers

2 Corinthians 13 - Catena2 Cor 13 - Catena Catena

Patristic comment on the closing blessing from the Church Fathers.

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