KJV ORIGINAL
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
May Jesus show you his kindness and love.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Paul's sending you off with the ultimate blessing, Jesus' grace covering your whole life.
📚 Historical Context
The Apostle Paul wrote the First Epistle to the Corinthians around 55 AD to address divisions, immorality, and other challenges in the early Christian church in Corinth, a prosperous Greek city at the crossroads of major trade routes. In this letter, Paul provides guidance on spiritual matters and concludes with warm greetings and blessings to reinforce his pastoral care. Verse 16:23 serves as a standard benediction in Paul's writings, reflecting the common practice in ancient letters to invoke divine favor as a farewell.
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