When Paul came to Corinth, he was going to investigate their problems. When he had information about the sin from two or three witnesses, he would use his authority as an apostle to punish those who were doing the evil. Paul tells them to examine themselves to see if they truly have faith. If they do have faith, they should prove it by turning away from their wicked deeds. Paul’s prayer is that they would stop the sin, be honest, and keep themselves pure. His purpose in writing to them was not to destroy them but to make them strong in their faith. At the end of Paul’s letter, he encourages them to be of one mind according to the Spirit of God, to be at peace and to greet one another with purity. These are good for us to practice also — unity, peace and purity.
1. How many witnesses did Paul need to establish facts? __________ 2 Corinthians 13:___
2. Paul told them to examine themselves to see if they were in the __________. 2 Corinthians 13:___
3. Because Paul and the other apostles were true servants of God, they could not do anything __________ the truth, but rather __________ the truth. 2 Corinthians 13:___
4. When Paul was writing his farewell, he listed four things for them to do. What are they? __________ 2 Corinthians 13:___
5. It is important to have a holy life. If you greet a person with a kiss, what kind of kiss should it be? __________ 2 Corinthians 13:___