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2 Corinthians 13:14
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, God's love, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.
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Interpretation

2 Corinthians 13:14 shows a grace lord that takes shape in ordinary routines—listen for "grace" and "lord". Entrust grace lord in boundaries we honor—trace faith in small fidelities. Grace & Mercy connects here: Highlights God’s unmerited favor and covenantal compassion, culminating in Christ (Exod 34:6; Eph 2:8–9).

Context

The setting is 2 Corinthians—epistle/letter, developing grace lord. Read in 2 Corinthians 13, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects grace & mercy. Listen for “grace” alongside “lord”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits 2 Corinthians to Paul. Modern scholarship on 2 Corinthians sees generally accepted as Pauline; composite letter hypothesis by some.. Date: AD 55–56. Grace & Mercy is especially relevant in this line.

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Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline; composite letter hypothesis by some.
Date:AD 55–56
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46