1 Corinthians 16:22
If any man does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come, Lord!
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
In Context
21This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.
23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Cross References
Song of Solomon 1:7Tell me, you whom my soul loves,where you graze your flock,where you rest them at noon;For why should I be as one who is veiledbeside the flocks of your companions?Lover
Song of Solomon 5:16His mouth is sweetness;yes, he is altogether lovely.This is my beloved, and this is my friend,daughters of Jerusalem.Friends
Matthew 10:37He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Matthew 25:45"Then he will answer them, saying, 'Truly I tell you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.'
John 14:15If you love me, you will keep my commandments.
John 14:23Jesus answered him, "If a man loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our home 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 →