11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice.[a] Become mature, be encouraged,[b] be of the same mind,(A) be at peace,(B) and the God of love(C) and peace will be with you. 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss.(D) All the saints send you greetings.

13 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love(E) of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.[c](F)

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Footnotes

  1. 13:11 Or farewell
  2. 13:11 Or listen to my appeal
  3. 13:12–13 Some translations divide these two vv. into three vv. so that v. 13 begins with All the saints... and v. 14 begins with The grace of...

Final Greetings and Benediction

11 Finally, brothers, goodbye. Keep on growing to maturity. Keep listening to my appeals. Continue agreeing with each other and living in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss.[a] 13 All the saints greet you.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 13:12 People customarily greeted their friends with a kiss.