This is the close of the 2Corinthians letter and like the first we have or should have learned more of what it means to have taken the LORD's yoke upon us, Matthew 11:28. In the days and months ahead we shall learn of him even more as we move from childhood to adulthood in our perfection that GOD requires of us who carry the LORD's yoke. Our next Epistle is that of Galatians which for me is on a higher level of spiritual understanding because we in it leave behind our child likeness with eyes and ears opened to hear and see the revelation of Christ incarnate within us as in mans beginning.
2Corinthians 13:11-14 "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. Greet one another with an holy kiss. All the saints salute you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen." (KJV)
2Corinthians 13:11-14 "Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." (ESV)
2Corinthians 13:11-14 "And now, dear Friends, we wish you joy; to be fully [1]established, living your lives [2]within the immediate proximity of your true identity; with your minds made up about the fact that we are one, fitly joined together in perfect harmony; and knowing that GOD is your constant companion (as in the beginning) and that he himself is the source of love and [3]peace. (The word, [1,G2675 from G2596 and a derivative of G739] katartizō , means to complete thoroughly, that is, repair, restore comes from (G2596) kata, which means intensity, derived from (G739 from G737) artios, which means fresh, complete, perfect. The word, [2,G3870 from G3844 and G2564] parakaleo, comes from (G3844) para, which is a preposition indicating close proximity, a thing proceeding from a sphere of influence, with a suggestion of union of place of residence, to have sprung from its author, giver, designer and engineer, originating from, denoting the point from which an action originates, intimate connection; and (G2564) kaleo, which means to identity by name, to surname. The word, [3,G1515] eirēnē , from a primary verb εἴρω eirō (to join); means prosperity, rest.) Embrace one another with godly affection. All the Saints enfold you in their hearts! The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Agape of GOD and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit abides in all of you!" (The Mirror)
Our next adventure of revelation begins with a look into the first of four higher ground Epistles that follow the Corinthian letters. The comes the practical application letters before Hebrews moving letter of separation from the old now meaningless useless standards. Until our next visit, Galatians, may the LORD GOD help with his yoke of learning of him in both you and yours.
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