2 Corinthians 13
Final Warnings and Examinations
1This is the third time I am coming to you . In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established . 2I told you before , and foretell you , as if I were present , the second time ; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned , and to all other , that , if I come again , I will not spare : 3Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me , which to you-ward is not weak , but is mighty in you . 4For though he was crucified through weakness , yet he liveth by the power of God . For we also are weak in him , but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you . 5Examine yourselves , whether ye be in the faith ; prove your own selves . Know ye not your own selves , how that Jesus Christ is in you , except ye be reprobates ? 6But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates . 7Now I pray to God that ye do no evil ; not that we should appear approved , but that ye should do that which is honest , though we be as reprobates . 8For we can do nothing against the truth , but for the truth . 9For we are glad , when we are weak , and ye are strong : and this also we wish , even your perfection . 10Therefore I write these things being absent , lest being present I should use sharpness , according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification , and not to destruction . 11Finally , 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 . 12Greet one another with an holy kiss . 13All the saints salute you .