1 Corinthians 16:22
If anyone doth not dearly love the Lord, let him be anathema [that is, "accursed"]: Maran atha [that is, "The Lord, cometh"].
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
In Context
21The salutation of Paul—with my own hand.
23The favour of the Lord Jesus, be with you.
Cross References
Song of Solomon 1:7Tell me, thou loved of my soul! Where wilt thou pasture thy flock? Where wilt thou let them recline at noon? For why should I be as one that wrappeth a veil about her, by the flocks of thy companions?
Song of Solomon 5:16His mouth, most sweet, yea, altogether, he is delightful,—This, is my beloved, yea, this, is my dear one, ye daughters of Jerusalem.
Matthew 10:37He that loveth father or mother above me, is not, worthy, of me,—and, he that loveth son or daughter above me, is not, worthy, of me;
Matthew 25:45Then, will he answer them, saying: Verily, I say unto you—Inasmuch as ye did it not, unto one of these least, neither unto me, did ye it.
John 14:15If ye be loving me, my commandments, ye will keep;
John 14:23Jesus answered, and said unto him—If any man be loving me, my word, he will keep, and, my Father, will love him,—and, unto him, will we come, and, an abode with him, will we make.
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 →