My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Parallel translations
- WEB My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
- BSB My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
- NKJV My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
- NASB My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
- NLT My love to all of you in Christ Jesus.
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Quick answer
Paul assures the whole church of his love in Christ Jesus and seals the letter with 'Amen.' Even a corrective letter ends in heartfelt affection.
Overview
Despite the sharp rebukes throughout, Paul affirms genuine love for all the Corinthians, a love grounded and shared 'in Christ Jesus.' The 'Amen' sets a firm seal on his words, expressing confidence and prayerful agreement. The closing reflects how gospel ministry combines truth-telling with deep, Christlike love for God's people.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 9
- 2 Cor 12:15And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.
- Matt 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
- Rev 3:19As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
- 1 Cor 14:16Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?
- Phil 1:8For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.
- Matt 28:20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
- 2 Cor 11:11Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.
- 1 Cor 16:14Let all your things be done with charity.
- 1 Cor 4:14–15I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.
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