2 Corinthians 13:10-12

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

¹⁰ So I write these things while I am away from you, so that when I come, I may not have to be severe in using the authority that the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.

Final Greetings and Benediction

¹¹ Finally, brothers and sisters,^[a] farewell.^[b] Put things in order, listen to my appeal,^[c] agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. ¹² Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you.