In this chapter the apostle threatens to be severe against obstinate sinners, and assigns the reason thereof (2 Cor. 13:1-6); then he makes a suitable prayer to God on the behalf of the Corinthians, with the reasons inducing him thereto (2 Cor. 13:7-10), and concludes his epistle with a valediction and a benediction, 2 Cor. 13:11-14.