Paul urges them to examine themselves and verify that Christ is in them and, by extension, that he is a true apostle. He prays for their restoration and hopes ...

Verse 6. - That we are not reprobates. My power and faithfulness will be tested as well as yours, and I hope that it will stand the test.

Paul wishes for the Corinthians to confirm their faith, thereby validating his ministry as being divinely sanctioned. His hope is that they would recognize that ...

There is everything to win, and comfort, and establish the soul in Christ. There is no negation of grace, still less of uncertainty in Christ Jesus the Lord.

The apostle would not pretend to say; that he left to themselves, and of which they were capable of making judgment for themselves.

David Guzik commentary on 2 Corinthians 13, where Paul warns the Corinthian church to examine themselves before he comes.

2 Corinthians 13:6 is a powerful and poignant affirmation of Paul's hope and trust in the Corinthians' recognition of the authenticity of his ministry.

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Can't you see for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you actually fail the ...

What does 1 Corinthians 13:6 mean? Paul is describing true, Christlike love. This is from the Greek root word agape. That term means a godly, selfless love.

Verse 6. - That we are not reprobates. My power and faithfulness will be tested as well as yours, and I hope that it will stand the test.