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2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Contents: Closing exhortations of Paul to the Corinthians.

Characters: God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Paul.

Conclusion: The great burden of God's faithful representatives is that the Gospel they preach may be honored, however their persons may be vilified. Their heavenly commission is verified through the lives of those in whom Christ is living with power, having believed in Christ through their ministry. Let us examine ourselves whether we be in the faith.

Key Word: Examine yourselves, 2 Corinthians 13:5.

Strong Verses: 2 Corinthians 13:4; 2 Corinthians 13:5; 2 Corinthians 13:8; 2 Corinthians 13:11; 2 Corinthians 13:14.

Striking Facts: 2 Corinthians 13:4. As Christ was crucified in weakness, or appeared to be weak to men, but lives by the power of God, so His representatives, however contemptible they may seem to some, yet are instruments manifesting the power of God, as proven by the souls regenerated, and will yet be vindicated before all men, by their resurrection unto life eternal in Christ.

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