The last verse of 2 Corinthians contains a familiar, wonderful, Trinitarian benediction:

 “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” The benediction is a “right now” blessing which puts the three verses prior (2 Corinthians 13.11-13) into perspective; the three verses give an ongoing recipe for harmonious living:

• Rejoice
• Aim for restoration
• Comfort one another
• Agree with one another
• Live in peace
• Remember that the God of love and peace will be with you
• Greet one another with a holy kiss (handshakes and hugs work, too!)