1 Corinthians 16:22
If any man has not love for the Lord, let him be cursed. Maran atha (our Lord comes).
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
In Context
21I, Paul, send you these words of love in my writing.
23The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Cross References
Song of Solomon 1:7Say, O love of my soul, where you give food to your flock, and where you make them take their rest in the heat of the day; why have I to be as one wandering by the flocks of your friends?
Song of Solomon 5:16His mouth is most sweet; yes, he is all beautiful. This is my loved one, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
Matthew 10:37He who has more love for his father or mother than for me is not good enough for me; he who has more love for son or daughter than for me is not good enough for me.
Matthew 25:45Then will he make answer to them, saying, Truly I say to you, Because you did it not to the least of these, you did it not to me.
John 14:15If you have love for me, you will keep my laws.
John 14:23Jesus said to him in answer, If anyone has love for me, he will keep my words: and he will be dear to my Father; and we will come to him and make our living-place with him.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 16:20-24
Commendations and Salutations. ( a. d. 57.) 19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 20 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss. 21 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. 22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. > The apostle closes his epistle, I. With… Read the whole commentary →