1 Corinthians 16:22 web — If any man doesn't love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come, Lord!

World English Bible

"If any man doesn't love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come, Lord!"

— 1 Corinthians 16:22, World English Bible

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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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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 assemblies of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in the Lord, together with the assembly that is in their house.

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

This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.

If any man doesn't love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come, Lord!

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

My love to all of you 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 World English Bible reads: “If any man doesn't love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come, Lord!”

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 (WEB): “If any man doesn't love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come, Lord!” 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 web — If any man doesn't love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come, Lord!

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