1 Corinthians 16:22 akjv — If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.

American King James Version

"If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. "

— 1 Corinthians 16:22, American King James Version

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KJV
“If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maran-atha.”
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ASV
“If any man loveth not the Lord, let him be anathema. Maranatha. ”
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WEB
“If any man doesn't love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come, Lord!”
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NET
“Let anyone who has no love for the Lord be accursed. Our Lord, come!”
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DRB
“If any man love not our Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema, maranatha.”
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BBE
“If any man has not love for the Lord, let him be cursed. Maran atha (our Lord comes).”
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KJVA
“If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maran-atha.”
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1 Corinthians 16 — Context

The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

All the brothers greet you. Greet you one another with an holy kiss.

The salutation of me Paul with my own hand.

If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

1 Corinthians 16:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 16:22 say?

1 Corinthians 16:22 in the American King James Version reads: “If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. ”

Where is 1 Corinthians 16:22 in the Bible?

1 Corinthians 16:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 16, verse 22.

Who wrote 1 Corinthians?

1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.

What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?

Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.

What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?

1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 16:22.

What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 16:22 in?

1 Corinthians 16:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 16:22?

1 Corinthians 16:22 reads (AKJV): “If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 Corinthians 16:22 akjv — If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.

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