In this chapter the apostle threatens to be severe against obstinate sinners, and assigns the reason thereof (2 Corinthians 13:1-13:6); then he makes a suitable prayer to God on the behalf of the Corinthians, with the reasons inducing him thereto (2 Corinthians 13:7-13:10), and concludes his epistle with a valediction and a benediction, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13:14. MHBCC 1092.1