2 Corinthians 13 in the early church
185 passages quote, allude to, or echo 2 Corinthians 13, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.
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2 Corinthians 13:1
This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”
2 Corinthians 13:2
I already warned you the second time I was with you. So now in my absence I warn those who sinned earlier and everyone else: If I return, I will not spare anyone,
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cor 13:2 | Against Marcion 5.12 · Tertullian | allusion, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| 2 Cor 13:2 | Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:2 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–384 |
| 2 Cor 13:2 | Against the Letter of Parmenian 3.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 400 |
2 Corinthians 13:3
since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you but is powerful among you.
2 Corinthians 13:4
For He was indeed crucified in weakness, yet He lives by God’s power. For we are also weak in Him, yet by God’s power we will live with Him concerning you.
2 Corinthians 13:5
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you fail the test?
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cor 13:5 | The Instructor 3.3.20 · Clement of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 190–200 |
| 2 Cor 13:5 | Life of Antony 55 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 357–360 |
| 2 Cor 13:5 | Commentary on 1 Corinthians 5:13 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–384 |
| 2 Cor 13:5 | Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:5 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–384 |
| 2 Cor 13:5 | Ancoratus 68.17 · Epiphanius of Salamis | quotation, high confidence | 374 |
| 2 Cor 13:5 | Chapter 12 · Nicetas, bishop of Remesiana | quotation, high confidence | ca. 380–414 |
| 2 Cor 13:5 | On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 1.70 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | 411–412 |
2 Corinthians 13:6
And I hope you will realize that we have not failed the test.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cor 13:6 | Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:6 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–384 |
2 Corinthians 13:7
Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cor 13:7 | Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:7 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–384 |
| 2 Cor 13:7 | Letter 177.4 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| 2 Cor 13:7 | Letter 177.5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| 2 Cor 13:7 | Letter 179.6 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| 2 Cor 13:7 | Letter 217.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| 2 Cor 13:7 | On the Grace of Christ and On Original Sin 1.26 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 418 |
| 2 Cor 13:7 | On Rebuke and Grace 2 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 427 |
| 2 Cor 13:7 | On Rebuke and Grace 6 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 427 |
2 Corinthians 13:8
For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cor 13:8 | Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:8 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–384 |
2 Corinthians 13:9
In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cor 13:9 | Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:9 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–384 |
| 2 Cor 13:9 | The Conferences 9.18 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
2 Corinthians 13:10
This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cor 13:10 | Against Marcion 5.12 · Tertullian | allusion, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| 2 Cor 13:10 | Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:10 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–384 |
2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cor 13:11 | Demonstration 14.49 · Aphrahat | allusion, medium confidence | 337-345 |
| 2 Cor 13:11 | Moral Rules (Moralia) 69 · Basil of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360-370 |
| 2 Cor 13:11 | Oration 6.12 · Gregory of Nazianzus | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| 2 Cor 13:11 | Oration 32.2 · Gregory of Nazianzus | echo, low confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| 2 Cor 13:11 | Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:11 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–384 |
| 2 Cor 13:11 | On the Duties of the Clergy 2.30 · Ambrose | allusion, high confidence | ca. 386–390 |
| 2 Cor 13:11 | On Man's Perfection in Righteousness 20 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 415 |
| 2 Cor 13:11 | Celestine, ACO I.2, letter 25.17 · Celestine I, bishop of Rome | allusion, high confidence | 430-432 |
2 Corinthians 13:12
Greet one another with a holy kiss.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cor 13:12 | Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:11 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–384 |
2 Corinthians 13:13
All the saints send you greetings.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cor 13:13 | Oration 42.22 · Gregory of Nazianzus | quotation, high confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| 2 Cor 13:13 | Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:11 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–384 |
| 2 Cor 13:13 | Apostolic Constitutions 8.5.3 · Anonymous | quotation, high confidence | ca. 380 |
2 Corinthians 13:14
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.