Pentecost Season · Trinity Sunday · Year A
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Paul's Closing Greeting and Blessing
May 31, 2026
Overview & Insights
"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you." (2 Corinthians 13:13)
Paul closes his letter by calling the Corinthians to mend their ways, agree with one another, and live in peace. His final benediction names the grace of Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, a threefold blessing the church later drew on for Trinitarian theology.
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Commentary
2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Working Preacher
A Luther Seminary commentary on the closing charge to unity and the triadic benediction.
2 Corinthians 13 Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse by verse evangelical commentary on Paul's final appeal and the grace, love, and communion blessing.
2 Corinthians 13 verse by verse Precept Austin
A deep study page compiling Greek word studies, cross references, and many expositors on 2 Corinthians 13.
Classic commentaries on 2 Corinthians 13 BibleHub
A classic aggregator stacking historic verse by verse commentary on 2 Corinthians 13.
2 Corinthians 13, Expository Notes StudyLight
Thomas Constable's expository notes on the close of Paul's letter and its benediction.
Background & Word Study
2 Corinthians Enter the Bible
A Luther Seminary introduction to the occasion and structure of 2 Corinthians.
Overview: 2 Corinthians BibleProject
An animated overview of 2 Corinthians that frames Paul's closing appeal and blessing.
2 Corinthians 13 interlinear BibleHub
The Greek text of 2 Corinthians 13 word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers.
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