My love
Paul's expression of love is a hallmark of his letters, reflecting the deep affection he holds for the believers. This love is not merely emotional but is rooted in the sacrificial love exemplified by Christ. It echoes the commandment to love one another as Christ loved us (John 13:34).

be with all of you
Paul's inclusive language emphasizes the unity and community within the body of Christ. This reflects the early church's emphasis on fellowship and mutual support, as seen in Acts 2:42-47. It underscores the importance of love as a binding force among believers, transcending divisions.

in Christ Jesus
The phrase "in Christ Jesus" is central to Paul's theology, signifying the believer's union with Christ. This union is foundational to the Christian identity and is a recurring theme in Paul's letters (e.g., Galatians 2:20). It highlights the transformative power of being in Christ, where believers find their true identity and purpose.

Amen
The use of "Amen" signifies affirmation and truth, a common conclusion in Jewish and Christian prayers. It reflects the certainty and sincerity of Paul's message. The term is rooted in Hebrew tradition, meaning "so be it," and is used throughout Scripture to express agreement with God's will (e.g., Revelation 22:20).

1. Paul the Apostle
The author of the letter, Paul, was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and epistles that form a significant portion of the New Testament.

2. Corinth
A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and immorality. The church in Corinth faced many challenges, including divisions and moral issues, which Paul addresses in his letters.

3. The Corinthian Church
The recipients of the letter, this early Christian community struggled with issues of unity, spiritual gifts, and moral conduct, prompting Paul's guidance and correction.The Centrality of Love in Christian Fellowship
Paul's closing words emphasize the importance of love as the binding force in Christian relationships. Love should be the hallmark of our interactions within the church.

Love Rooted in Christ
The phrase "in Christ Jesus" signifies that true Christian love is grounded in our relationship with Christ. Our love for others should reflect the love we have received from Him.

The Role of Apostolic Authority and Affection
Paul, as an apostle, not only instructs but also expresses personal affection for the believers. Leaders in the church today should balance authority with genuine love and care for their congregations.

The Power of a Blessing
Paul's benediction serves as a reminder of the power of speaking blessings over others. We are encouraged to bless and pray for our fellow believers regularly.(24) My love be with you all.--Like a river which, after rushing, foaming over many a rock and through many a gorge, at last emerges into a broad calm amid sunlit meadows, so this Epistle, after chapters of trenchant logic and fervid rebuke, closes in peaceful words of tenderness and love.

[In reference to the erroneous subscription which follows this Epistle in our English version, see Notes on 1Corinthians 16:5; 1Corinthians 16:8; 1Corinthians 16:10.

For the date of this Epistle, see Introduction.]

Verse 24. - My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Added as a last proof that, if he has written in severity, he has also written in love. Amen. Perhaps genuine, though omitted by B, F, G. The superscription to the Epistle, rightly omitted in the Revised Version, does not possess the smallest authority, and is absolutely erroneous. It contains two positive misstatements, which show with what utter carelessness these superscriptions were written in the later manuscripts. The Epistle was not written from Philippi (a mere mistaken inference from 1 Corinthians 16:5), but from Ephesus (1 Corinthians 16:8), and was not conveyed by Timotheus.

Parallel Commentaries ...

My
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

love
ἀγάπη (agapē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 26: From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.

[be] with
μετὰ (meta)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

all
πάντων (pantōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

of you
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

Christ
Χριστῷ (Christō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

Jesus.
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

Amen.
Ἀμήν (Amēn)
Hebrew Word
Strong's 281: Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.


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