2 Corinthians 13
As Paul finishes his letter to the Corinthians we see his love and care for them. His heart seems to be on them all the time and he wants what is best for them.
He continues in the 3rd and 4th verses with one of the themes of his letter to them. That it is only through our weakness that God shows himself strong. He uses the example of the crucifixion itself to show that through Christ's weakest hour, he made a way to deliver the world from sin.
Self examination, not self-doubt, is good for the Christian to do. Seek God and make sure that no fault lies within us. The progress of the church can be hindered if we deny the sin that may be in our hearts. Some in the church of Corinth were not examining their selves but only looking at the faults of others, including finding fault with Paul.
Paul writes that he wants them to correct all error for themselves and the cause of Christ, but he will point out their sins if they have not cleaned it up by the time he arrives. These are strong words, but Paul says them out of love and not vengeance.
In his final Salutation he exhorts them to be of good comfort but more importantly that they have unity among themselves. How does the church stand if it is not unified?
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