The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi, a city of Macedonia, by Titus and Lucas.

2 CORINTHIANS 13:14KJV
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2 Corinthians 13:14 (KJV)

What does 2 Corinthians 13:14 mean?

2 Corinthians 13:14 is a blessing from Paul, wishing the believers in Corinth the grace of Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Paul’s words express a hope that all three aspects—grace, love, and fellowship—would be present and active among the church community.

Paul is closing his second letter to the Corinthians, writing as an apostle to a church he cares for deeply. This verse is both a farewell and a prayer, summing up his desires for their spiritual well-being. The mention of Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit together highlights the unity and distinct roles of each in the Christian faith.

The Greek behind 2 Corinthians 13:14

  • χάρις (charis, G5485): This word means “grace,” often understood as favor or kindness that is freely given. Paul is asking that the undeserved kindness of Jesus be with the church.
  • κοινωνία (koinōnia, G2842): Translated as “communion” or “fellowship,” this word carries the sense of close sharing or partnership. Paul’s use here points to a deep, ongoing relationship with the Holy Spirit, not just a one-time experience.
  • ἀγάπη (agapē, G26): This is the Greek word for selfless, sacrificial love, the kind of love attributed to God. Paul’s blessing centers on God’s love as foundational for the community.

Why 2 Corinthians 13:14 matters

  • This verse is one of the clearest places in the New Testament where Jesus, God (the Father), and the Holy Spirit are mentioned together in a blessing, showing their unity and importance in Christian belief.
  • Paul’s blessing is not just a formality; it sums up the main themes of his letter—grace, love, and fellowship—as essential for a healthy church.
  • The verse encourages readers to see the Christian life as involving ongoing relationship with all three: receiving grace from Jesus, experiencing God’s love, and sharing in the Spirit’s fellowship.

Where else these words appear

“Corinthians” Greek G2881 · used in 4 verses

  • Acts 18:8 And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.
  • 1 Corinthians 16:24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. The first epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi by Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus and Timotheus.
  • 2 Corinthians 6:11 O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged.

“Lucas” Greek G3065 · used in 4 verses

  • Colossians 4:14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
  • 2 Timothy 4:11 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.
  • Philemon 1:24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.

“Philippi” Greek G5375 · used in 6 verses

  • Acts 16:12 And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.
  • Acts 20:6 And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.
  • Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

“Titus” Greek G5103 · used in 14 verses

  • 2 Corinthians 2:13 I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.
  • 2 Corinthians 8:6 Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
  • Galatians 2:1 Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.