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Berean Standard Bible

“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.”

2 Corinthians 13:11

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Paul closes his sometimes painful letter with warm final words. After warnings and defense of his authority, he ends on a note of encouragement, addressing the Corinthians as brothers and sisters.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

King James Version (KJV)

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfected; be comforted; be of the same mind; live in peace: and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Let this be my last word, brothers; be glad; be complete; be comforted; be of the same mind; be at peace with one another: and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Henceforth, brethren, rejoice; be made perfect, be comforted, be of the same mind, be at peace, and the God of the love and peace shall be with you;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Resta, hermanos, que tengáis gozo, seáis perfectos, tengáis consolación, sintáis una misma cosa, tengáis paz; y el Dios de paz y de caridad será con vosotros.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Concluyo con estas palabras: Estén contentos, busquen su restauración, consuélense, vivan en paz y armonía, y el Dios de amor y paz estará con ustedes.

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