1 Corinthians 16:21-24

New International Version

²¹I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.^(A)

²²If anyone does not love the Lord,^(B) let that person be cursed!^(C) Come, Lord^[a]!^(D)

²³The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.^(E)

²⁴My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.^[b]

Footnotes

1 Corinthians 16:22 The Greek for Come, Lord reproduces an Aramaic expression (Marana tha) used by early Christians.
1 Corinthians 16:24 Some manuscripts do not have Amen.

1 Corinthians 16:21-24

Amplified Bible

²¹This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. ²²If anyone does not love the Lord [does not obey and respect and believe in Jesus Christ and His message], he is to be accursed. Maranatha (O our Lord, come)! ²³The grace of our Lord Jesus [His unmerited favor, His spiritual blessing, His profound mercy] be with you. ²⁴My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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