Greetings

19 The churches of Asia send you greetings. (A)Aquila and Prisca, together with (B)the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. 20 All the brothers send you greetings. (C)Greet one another with a holy kiss.

21 I, Paul, write (D)this greeting with my own hand. 22 If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be (E)accursed. Our Lord, come![a] 23 (F)The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 16:22 Greek Maranatha (a transliteration of Aramaic)

Conclusion

19 The churches of Asia(A) greet you.(B) Aquila and Priscilla(C) greet you warmly in the Lord, along with the church that meets in their home.(D) 20 All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.(E)

21 This greeting is in my own hand[a](F)—Paul. 22 If anyone does not love the Lord, a curse be on him. Marana tha that is, Lord, come![b] 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.(G) 24 My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 16:21 Paul normally dictated his letters to a secretary, but signed the end of each letter himself; Rm 16:22; Gl 6:11; Col 4:18; 2Th 3:17.
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:22 Or Maran atha (an Aram expression transliterated into Gk) = Our Lord has come!