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2 Corinthians 13:14

What does 2 Corinthians 13:14 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Corinthians 13:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What 2 Corinthians 13:14 means

Paul concludes with a rich blessing: “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit.” The Christian life begins and continues by grace—Christ’s unearned favor shown supremely in His death and resurrection. It rests in the Father’s love, the source of salvation’s plan. It is sustained by the Spirit’s fellowship, who indwells believers and binds them together. This is a clear Trinitarian benediction, placing the church under the care of the Three-in-One. All that Paul has urged—repentance, unity, maturity—depends on this triune blessing being “with you all.”

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi, a city of Macedonia, by Titus and Lucas.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the harmony of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, <FI>is<Fi> with you all! Amen.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love ofGod, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, [be] with you all.

Context

The letter’s final word gathers every theme into prayer. After warnings, calls to examination, and bids for peace, verse 14 grounds hope not in human resolve but in God’s triune generosity. It seals the pastoral aims of the chapter with assurance of divine presence and power. For first-time readers, this shows the ultimate basis for church health: grace from the Son, love from the Father, and shared life in the Spirit. The benediction closes the correspondence on worshipful, confident notes.

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Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 8:14

    For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.

  • Revelation 1:4

    John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace, from him who is and who was and who is to come; and from the seven Spirits that are before his throne;

  • Ephesians 2:18

    for through him we both have our access in one Spirit unto the Father.

  • Romans 16:27

    to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory for ever. Amen.

  • Matthew 28:19

    Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:

  • John 4:10

    Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.

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