These last four verses close Paul’s second canonical letter to the Corinthians. Pauline letter closings are carefully constructed units, shaped and adapted in such a way that they relate directly to—sometimes, in fact, even summarize—the major concerns and themes taken up in the bodies of their respective letters (cf. J. A. D. Weima). Consequently, in important ways the letter closings aid our understanding of Paul’s purpose, arguments, and exhortation. Moreover, if, as L. A. Jervis argues, “The opening and closing sections are where Paul (re)establishes his relationship with his readers and where the function of each of his letters is most evident,” then we must pay special attention to 2 Corinthians 13:11–13, for then we may gain a clue not only about the major thrust of Paul’s letter bu…