TSK · 2 Corinthians 13:11

When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated Joseph and were not able to speak to him kindly.

“Look! The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will name him Emmanuel,” which means“God with us.”

Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other.”

Yet another said,“I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say goodbye to my family.”

that you abstain from meat that has been sacrificed to idols and from blood and from what has been strangled and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from doing these things, you will do well. Farewell.

When I was informed there would be a plot against this man, I sent him to you at once, also ordering his accusers to state their charges against him before you.

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people.

Now may the God of endurance and comfort give you unity with one another in accordance with Christ Jesus,

Now may the God of peace be with all of you. Amen.

Divisions in the Church I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to agree together, to end your divisions, and to be united by the same mind and purpose.

For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And we pray for this: that you may become fully qualified.

making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that– whether I come and see you or whether I remain absent– I should hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, by contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

Nevertheless, let us live up to the standard that we have already attained.

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!

A Life Pleasing to God Finally then, brothers and sisters, we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received instruction from us about how you must live and please God(as you are in fact living) that you do so more and more.

and to esteem them most highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.

Conclusion Now may the God of peace himself make you completely holy and may your spirit and soul and body be kept entirely blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Conclusion Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you all.

Do Not Reject God’s Warning Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.

And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be perfect and complete, not deficient in anything.

Suffering for Doing Good Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble.

And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all.