1 Corinthians 16:22

Signature and Final Greetings · 1 Corinthians 16:19–24
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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

Like in his other letters, Paul greets his friends and offers a blessing.

Theme notes and profiles

Arameans Paul (Saul) Complete Dedication Retribution

Parallels

Colossians 4:15–18 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18

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