2 Corinthians 13:11

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.

Cross-reference

2 Corinthians 13:14 Historical context

2 Corinthians 13:14 completes this closing with a trinitarian blessing — grace, love, and fellowship from Father, Son, Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 calls on the 'God of peace' to sanctify entirely — expanding this prayer for peace into holistic holiness.

Ephesians 4:3 urges maintaining the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, matching the call to live in peace.

Philippians 1:27 describes standing firm in one spirit and striving side by side, echoing the call for unity and peace.

Philippians 2:1-3 expands on encouragement, comfort, and being of one mind, reinforcing the same virtues.

Philippians 4:2 specifically entreats two women to agree in the Lord, a direct application of the general command.

1 Peter 5:10 promises that God will restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish believers after suffering, echoing the restoration here.

Philippians 4:9 closes with 'the God of peace will be with you' — nearly identical to this benediction, linking practice to presence.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:13, Paul writes 'Be at peace among yourselves' — an almost verbatim parallel to his command here.

Genesis 37:4 shows brothers who hate and cannot speak peacefully, the opposite of the harmony Paul commands, highlighting the contrast.

2 Thessalonians 2:16 offers a benediction of eternal comfort and hope, matching the promise of God's peace and presence here.

2 Thessalonians 2:17 prays for God to comfort and establish hearts, echoing the call for restoration and comfort in the church.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 prays the 'Lord of peace' give peace always — a close parallel to this blessing of peace and presence.

In 2 Timothy 2:22, Paul exhorts Timothy to 'pursue peace' — reinforcing the same active pursuit of peace commanded here.

In Hebrews 12:14, the call to 'strive for peace with everyone' echoes Paul's imperative to 'live in peace' here.

In 1 Peter 3:11, Peter commands 'seek peace and pursue it' — a parallel exhortation to Paul's 'live in peace' here.

1 Peter 3:8 Parallel

1 Peter 3:8 calls for unity of mind, sympathy, and humility, closely matching the final exhortation to be of one mind and live in peace.

James 3:18 Parallel

In James 3:18, peacemakers sow a harvest of righteousness — directly supporting Paul's call to live in peace as a fruit of harmony.

1 Corinthians 1:10 explicitly calls for agreement and no divisions, directly paralleling the command to agree.

Romans 16:20 Related theme

Romans 16:20 promises the 'God of peace' will crush Satan — here the same title assures divine presence to a unified church.

In Romans 15:33, Paul closes with 'the God of peace be with you' — the same divine title and blessing he uses here.

Romans 15:13 invokes the God of hope filling believers with joy and peace, paralleling the benediction of the God of love and peace here.

Romans 15:6 Parallel

Romans 15:6 extends unity to glorifying God with one voice, showing the purpose of agreement.

Romans 15:5 Parallel

Romans 15:5 similarly prays for harmony and names God as the giver of endurance and encouragement, reinforcing the promise of peace.

In Romans 14:19, Paul urges pursuing peace and mutual upbuilding — the same twin priorities as 'aim for restoration' and 'live in peace' here.

Romans 12:18 urges living peaceably with all, a direct parallel to the command to live in peace here.

Romans 12:16 exhorts harmony and humility, directly paralleling the call to agree and live in peace here.

John 17:23 Parallel

John 17:23 prays for believers to be 'perfectly one' in love—paralleling Paul's call for agreement, peace, and the God of love in this verse.

1 John 4:8–16 Related theme

1 John 4:8-16 declares 'God is love' — deepening the meaning of 'God of love' invoked in this blessing.

Mark 9:50 Parallel

In Mark 9:50, Jesus commands 'be at peace with one another' — directly mirroring Paul's same exhortation to live in peace.

1 Corinthians 7:15 states 'God has called you to peace'—directly supporting Paul's peace command in a marital context.

Psalm 34:14 Allusion

Psalm 34:14 directly exhorts to 'seek peace and pursue it'—reinforcing the same peace command Paul gives.

Jeremiah 32:39 promises God will give His people one heart and one way—a divine counterpart to the unity Paul commands.

Matthew 5:9 Parallel

Matthew 5:9 pronounces blessing on peacemakers, aligning with the call to live in peace here.

Acts 4:32 Parallel

Acts 4:32 describes the early church as 'one heart and soul'—a powerful example of the agreement Paul urges.

In Philippians 2:2, Paul urges being of the same mind and love — directly echoing the call for agreement and unity here.

1 Corinthians 12:25 calls for no divisions and mutual care—a direct parallel to agreeing and living in peace.

Matthew 5:48 calls for perfection as the Father is perfect—similar to Paul's call to 'aim for restoration' (or be perfect), both urging spiritual maturity.

Hebrews 13:20 Related theme

Hebrews 13:20 invokes the 'God of peace' who raised Jesus — tying peace to the resurrection and eternal covenant.

Revelation 22:21 closes Scripture with 'grace be with all' — echoing the benedictory pattern of divine presence and blessing.

James 3:17 Parallel

In James 3:17, wisdom from above is described as 'peaceable' — linking the peace Paul commands to the character of godly wisdom.

James 1:4 Parallel

James 1:4 parallels the call to be perfect and complete, linking steadfastness to the same goal of restoration.

Philippians 4:7 Related theme

In Philippians 4:7, the peace of God guards hearts — closely related to the promise that the God of peace will be with you.

John 16:33 Related theme

John 16:33 offers peace in Christ despite tribulation—complementing the communal peace and God of peace promised here.

In Genesis 45:24, Joseph tells his brothers 'Do not quarrel' — an early call for peace that parallels Paul's 'live in peace' here.