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2 Corinthians 13 KJV
11 Finally, brethren,
farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and
the God of love and peace shall be with you.
1. Perfect
1) to render, i.e. to fit, sound, complete
1a) to mend (what has been broken or rent),
to repair
1a1) to complete
1b) to fit out, equip, put in order, arrange, adjust
1b1) to fit or frame for one’s self, prepare
1c) ethically: to strengthen, perfect, complete,
make one what he ought to be
2. Be of good comfort
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This is one of the many works of the Holy Spirit
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The Parakletos – The Comforter (John 14;15;16)
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The indication is that God wants us to comfort others …
1) to call to one’s side, call for, summon
2) to address, speak to, (call to, call
upon), which may be done in the way of exhortation, entreaty, comfort,
instruction, etc.
2a) to admonish, exhort
2b) to beg, entreat, beseech
2b1) to strive to appease by entreaty
2c) to console, to encourage and strengthen
by consolation, to comfort
2c1) to receive consolation, be comforted
2d) to encourage, strengthen
2e) exhorting and comforting and encouraging
2f) to instruct, teach
3. Be of one mind
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One
= (Gk) autos – the same
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Mind
= (Gk) phroneo – thought; opinion; interests; view; judgements
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An
undivided common interest in harmony without division
4. Live in Peace
1) to make peace
2) to cultivate or keep peace, harmony
3) to be at peace, live in peace
2 Corinthians 13
11 Finally, brethren,
farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and
the God of love and peace shall be with you.
Finally
1.
Put your life in order,
2.
Befriend, comfort and encourage others who need,
3.
Don’t champion your own opinion or interests to the point of
division,
4.
Cultivate a culture of making, restoring and maintaining peace.
And
the God of love and peace shall be with you.
2
Corinthians 13 KJV
12 Greet one another with an holy kiss.
13 All the saints salute you.
