Translations
Modern
If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord!
Traditional
If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maran-atha.
Literal
If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be accursed. Maranatha!
Latin
Si quis non amat Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum, sit anathema, Maran Atha.
Original
Greek
English
If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord!
Notes
To be cursed means to be condemned by God (see also Romans 9:3; Galatians 1:8–9).
Come, O Lord!: Early Christians sometimes used this phrase in prayers (see also Revelation 22:20).
Like in his other letters, Paul greets his friends and offers a blessing.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Maranatha: An Aramaic expression meaning "Our Lord, come!"
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Love Maranatha Syria, Syrians
Topics
Anathema Maran-Atha: General Scriptures Concerning Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Corinth: The Congregation of Paul's Letters To Love to Christ: Want of, Denounced Love: 0F Man for Jesus