1 Corinthians 16:19-24
19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 20 All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. 21 The salutation with my own hand—Paul's. 22 If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. O Lord, come! 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 20 All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. 21 The salutation with my own hand—Paul's. 22 If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. O Lord, come! 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Churches should communicate with each other, and that primarily by concern and encouragement. This should be both individually and corporately though the personal touch like Paul’s here is best when possible. These last words also spell out the seriousness of preaching and accepting the gospel - without Jesus the Christ, we are cursed by God. But we who know Him eagerly wait for His return and live by grace until we see Him face to face. This is how and why we love each other in outward demonstrations with the love first given to us. Maranatha!
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