Pentecost Season · The Most Holy Trinity · Year A
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
The Grace, Love, and Fellowship of the Triune God
May 31, 2026
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) Working Preacher
The lectionary voice on the threefold farewell blessing for Trinity Sunday.
2 Corinthians 13 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse study of Paul's closing appeal and blessing.
2 Corinthians 13:11 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on the threefold farewell blessing.
2 Corinthians 13 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed study notes and cross references on the chapter.
Background & Word Study
2 Corinthians 13 (Douay-Rheims with Haydock) New Advent · Catholic Encyclopedia
The Catholic text with Haydock's notes on the trinitarian blessing.
2 Corinthians - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary overview of the second letter to Corinth.
Book of 2 Corinthians Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of the letter and its closing exhortations.
2 Corinthians 13:11 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word of the grace, love, and fellowship blessing.
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