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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  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...

Paul’s Final Greetings

11 Dear brothers and sisters,[a] I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.

12 Greet each other with a sacred kiss. 13 All of God’s people here send you their greetings.

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  1. 13:11 Greek Brothers.