2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace… What should the godly minister most desire for his people? All his best wishes for them can be gathered up in the word "unity." And the terms here used embody the idea of unity. And this was the supreme want of the Corinthian Church, which had been so broken up by (1) party feeling, (2) false teachings, (3) immoral members. As this subject has been so often taken as a theme for sermons preached at the close of ministries in particular places, we only give an outline from the point of view which regards unity as the central idea of the passage. I. PERFECT. That is, exactly fitted together; a whole. II. OF GOOD COMFORT. This would only come by the removal of the jealousies and envyings, which spoiled the unity and the brotherhood. III. OF ONE MIND. Giving up individual preferences and peculiarities, so that they might agree together, think and plan the same things. IV. LIVE IN PEACE. Or show that thoughtfulness for others which is the great secret of the peaceful life. Upon such unity as the apostle thus commends the Divine benediction is sure to rest. - R.T. 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. |
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