ESV Reformation Study Bible – 1 Cor 16:22
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1 Cor 16:22

16:22 let him be accursed. These strong words, written in Paul’s own hand, assert the apostolic authority behind the whole letter. This is not a curse on unbelievers in general but on those who reject the authority of the letter (Gal. 1:8, 9; 2 Thess. 3:14, 15).

Our Lord, come. Paul gives a transliteration of the Aramaic words Marana tha (or Maran atha, “Our Lord has come”), reflecting the worship of the early church in Palestine.