2 Coríntios 13

2 Coríntios 13

Utley - This refers to unity for the sake of the gospel. This is not asserting that believers must agree about every issue, but that they must disagree in love and that the gospel should always have priority over personal opinions or preferences! Colin Kruse on be like-minded - This too must be included as part of Paul’s appeal to the Corinthians, and it reminds us that the disharmony which marred the church when 1 Corinthians was written (cf. 1Co 1:10–12; 1Co 3:1–4) was still a source of trouble in the church (cf. 2Co 12:20).. (Tyndale NT Commentary online - 2 Corinthians 13) Live in peace means they are to exhibit and experience harmonious relationship and freedom from disputes. In short they are to cultivate or keep peace (harmony). Plummer says this is "the crown of all." Ultimately this would be evidence of the fruit of the Spirit and in turn evidence of a Spirit Filled Church! Utley - Paul commands peace, not by compromise, but by Christlikeness. And the God of love (agape) and peace (eirene) will be with you - Note this is antithesis of what Paul fears in 2Co 12:20+! This is a prophetic promise that seems to be conditioned on their obedience. Don't misunderstand, for God's love and peace are not earned or merited, but are given by sovereign grace. The pattern in Scripture however is that God blesses obedience (cf Php 4:9). Such an obedient body of believers will be experiencing and dispensing God's supernatural love and peace to a community and world filled with hatred and war! Notice it is not the love of God or the peace of God (both of which are wonderful) but the actual Person Himself in communion with them, manifesting His infinite love and surpassing peace in their hearts as a Body ("you" is plural)!