What happensPermalink
Paul closes with practical instructions and personal warmth. He urges the Corinthians to set aside money for the believers in Jerusalem, a gift that will unite Gentile and Jewish Christians in mutual love. He exhorts them to stay alert, stand firm in faith, act with courage, and let all they do be done in love. Final greetings from the churches of Asia and from Aquila and Priscilla remind them they belong to a wider family in Christ.
Why it mattersPermalink
The letter ends as it began: with love that builds up. Generosity, steadfast faith, and mutual care are the marks of a Spirit-filled church unified in Christ.
Key versePermalink
Let all that you do be done in love.