The City of Peace
2 Corinthians 13:11-14
Finally, brothers, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace…


I. ITS WALLS — unity — concord.

II. THE GATES —

1. Innocence;

2. Patience;

3. Beneficence;

4. Recompense or satisfaction;

5. Humility — the little postern.

III. ITS ENEMIES —

1. Hostility without;

2. Mutiny within.

IV. THE GOVERNOR — God, who possesses supreme authority.

V. THE LAW — the law of Christ.

VI. THE PALACE — the temple where God is worshipped.

VII. THE RIVER — prosperity.

VII. THE LIFE OF THE CITIZENS — love.

IX. THE CITY'S GENERAL STATE — universal felicity.

X. THE INHERITANCE — eternal glory.

(T. Adams.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: 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.

WEB: Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.




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