2 Corinthians 13:11 “Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one ano…”

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

World English Bible

Finally, brothers, rejoice! Be perfected. Be comforted. Be of the same mind. Live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

American Standard Version

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfected; be comforted; be of the same mind; live in peace: and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

Geneva Bible 1599

Finally brethren, fare ye well: be perfect: be of good comfort: be of one minde: liue in peace, and the God of loue and peace shalbe with you.

Darby Translation

For the rest, brethren, rejoice; be perfected; be encouraged; be of one mind; be at peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

Young's Literal Translation

Henceforth, brethren, rejoice; be made perfect, be comforted, be of the same mind, be at peace, and the God of the love and peace shall be with you;

Bible in Basic English

Let this be my last word, brothers; be glad; be complete; be comforted; be of the same mind; be at peace with one another: and the God of love and peace will be with you.

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Cross references

“farewell”

Acts 23:30 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Luke 9:61 Acts 15:29 Acts 18:21 Philippians 4:4

Acts 23:30 · BSB

When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also instructed his accusers to present their case against him before you.

1 Thessalonians 5:16 · BSB

Rejoice at all times.

Luke 9:61 · BSB

Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.”

Acts 15:29 · BSB

You must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell.

Acts 18:21 · BSB

But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.

Philippians 4:4 · BSB

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

“Be perfect”

2 Corinthians 13:9 1 Peter 5:10 James 1:4 Matthew 5:48 John 17:23

2 Corinthians 13:9 · BSB

In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.

1 Peter 5:10 · BSB

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

James 1:4 · BSB

Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Matthew 5:48 · BSB

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

John 17:23 · BSB

I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me.

“be of good”

2 Corinthians 1:4 Mark 10:49 Romans 15:13 1 Thessalonians 4:18 2 Thessalonians 2:16 2 Thessalonians 2:17

2 Corinthians 1:4 · BSB

who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Mark 10:49 · BSB

Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called the blind man. “Take courage!” they said. “Get up! He is calling for you.”

Romans 15:13 · BSB

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 4:18 · BSB

Therefore encourage one another with these words.

2 Thessalonians 2:16 · BSB

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,

2 Thessalonians 2:17 · BSB

encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.

“be of one”

Romans 12:16 1 Corinthians 1:10 Romans 12:18 Philippians 2:1–3 1 Peter 3:8 Philippians 1:27

Romans 12:16 · BSB

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

1 Corinthians 1:10 · BSB

I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.

Romans 12:18 · BSB

If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

Philippians 2:1–3 · BSB

Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

1 Peter 3:8 · BSB

Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.

Philippians 1:27 · BSB

Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as on…

“live”

Hebrews 12:14 Mark 9:50 1 Peter 3:11 1 Thessalonians 5:13 2 Timothy 2:22 Genesis 37:4

Hebrews 12:14 · BSB

Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

Mark 9:50 · BSB

Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”

1 Peter 3:11 · BSB

He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

1 Thessalonians 5:13 · BSB

In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

2 Timothy 2:22 · BSB

Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Genesis 37:4 · BSB

When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him.

“the God”

Romans 15:33 1 John 4:8–16 Romans 16:20 Philippians 4:9 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Hebrews 13:20

Romans 15:33 · BSB

The God of peace be with all of you. Amen.

1 John 4:8–16 · BSB

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

Romans 16:20 · BSB

The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

Philippians 4:9 · BSB

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 · BSB

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 13:20 · BSB

Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,

“with”

2 Corinthians 13:14 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Revelation 22:21 Matthew 1:23

2 Corinthians 13:14 · BSB

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 Thessalonians 3:16 · BSB

Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

Revelation 22:21 · BSB

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen.

Matthew 1:23 · BSB

“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us” ).

Also

1 Thessalonians 4:1 Ephesians 6:23

1 Thessalonians 4:1 · BSB

Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

Ephesians 6:23 · BSB

Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

12Greet one another with a holy kiss.

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