Revlation : 2 Corinthians
In his second letter to the Corinthians, Paul expresses his relief and joy that the Corinthians had received his letter (now lost) in a positive manner. That letter addressed issues that were tearing the church apart, primarily the arrival of self-styled (false) apostles who were assaulting Paul's character, sowing discord among the believers, and teaching false doctrine. They appear to have questioned his veracity, his speaking ability, and his unwillingness to accept support from the church at Corinth.
Positively, Paul found the Corinthians had well received his letter. He was overjoyed to learn from Titus that the majority of Corinthians repented of their rebellion against himself. Paul also sought to vindicate his apostleship, as some in the church had likely questioned his authority.
This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
2-CORINTHIANS 13:1
I 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
2-CORINTHIANS 13:2
Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.
2-CORINTHIANS 13:3
For 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.
2-CORINTHIANS 13:4
Examine 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?
2-CORINTHIANS 13:5
But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates.
2-CORINTHIANS 13:6
Now 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.
2-CORINTHIANS 13:7
For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
2-CORINTHIANS 13:8
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong and this also we wish, even your perfection.
2-CORINTHIANS 13:9
Therefore 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.
2-CORINTHIANS 13:10
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.
2-CORINTHIANS 13:11
Greet one another with an holy kiss.
2-CORINTHIANS 13:12
All the saints salute you.
2-CORINTHIANS 13:13
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.
2-CORINTHIANS 13:14