1 Corinthians 16:23

23. [Χριστοῦ] after Ἰησοῦ, ACDEFG Vetus Lat. Vulg. Peshito. Text אB.

23. ἡ�. See note on ch. 1 Corinthians 4:17. This affectionate commendation of the Corinthians to the favour of Christ, coupled with the assurance of his own unchanging affection, must have sounded very striking in the ears of a community accustomed to Gentile modes of thought. Compare the curt and cold ‘Farewell’ at the end of Claudius Lysias’ letter in Acts 23:30 (if genuine). Much of the beauty and significance of this conclusion is lost to us by over-familiarity. It is worthy of note that the Epistle begins and ends with Jesus Christ. See note on ch. 1 Corinthians 1:10.