2 Corinthians 13:9-11

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

⁹ For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. This is what we pray for, that you may become perfect. 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.