1 Corinthians 16:24

“My love be with you all, etc.] Meaning either that he desired that he might be loved by them, as they were by him, and might always have a place in their hearts and affections, as they had in his; or that his love, which extended to all of them without exception, to rich and poor, greater or lesser believers, might be always acceptable to them; and which he now commended to them, and saluted them with, from his very heart: and that it might not be thought to be a carnal affection, or on account of any outward things, he adds, in Christ Jesus; he loved them for Christ’s sake, because they were his, had his grace bestowed on them, his image stamped upon them, and his Spirit put within them;…”

“My love, &c.--After having administered some severe rebukes, he closes with expressions of "love": his very rebukes were prompted by love, and therefore are altogether in harmony with the profession of love here made: it was love in Christ Jesus, and therefore embraced "all" who loved Him. The subscription represents the Epistle as written from Philippi. Co1 16:8 shows it was written at Ephesus. BENGEL conjectures that perhaps, however, it was sent from Philippi (Co1 16:5), because the deputies of the Corinthians had accompanied Paul thither. From Ephesus there was a road to Corinth above Philippi. Next: 2 Corinthians Introduction”

“In Christ Jesus - Through Christ Jesus; or in connection with your love to him; that is, as Christians. This is an expression of tender regard to them as Christian brethren; of his love for the church; and his earnest desire for their welfare. It is in accordance with the usual manner in which he closes his epistles; and it is especially tender, affectionate, and beautiful here, when we consider the manner in which he had been treated by many of the Corinthians; and as following the solemn declaration in 1 Corinthians 16:22. Paul loved them; loved them intensely, and was ever ready to express his affectionate regard for them all, and his earnest desire for their salvation. The subscription…”

“love: Co1 16:14, Co1 4:14, Co1 4:15; Co2 11:11, Co2 12:15; Phi 1:8; Rev 3:19 Amen: Co1 14:16; Mat 6:13, Mat 28:20 Next: 2 Corinthians Introduction”