Read 1 Corinthians 16:19-24
Aquila and Priscilla were tentmakers whom Paul had met in Corinth (Acts 18). They followed Paul to Ephesus and lived there with him, helping to teach others about Jesus (Romans 16). Many in the Corinthian church would have known this Christian couple. They are mentioned in Acts 18; Romans 16; and 2 Timothy 4.
Paul had a helper who wrote down this letter while he dictated. Paul, however, wrote these final words in his own handwriting. This is similar to adding a handwritten postscript to a typewritten letter. It also served to verify that this was a genuine letter from the apostle and not a forgery.
The Lord Jesus Christ is coming back to earth again. To Paul, this was a wonderful hope, the very best he could look forward to. He was not afraid of seeing Christ; he could hardly wait. Do you share Paul’s eager anticipation? Those who love Christ are looking forward to than glorious time of His return (Titus 2). To those who do not love the Lord, however, Paul says, let them be cursed.
The church at Corinth was a church in trouble. Paul lovingly and forcefully confronted them and pointed them back to Christ. He dealt with divisions and conflicts, selfishness, inconsiderate use of freedom, disorder in worship, misuse of spiritual gifts, and wrong attitudes about the resurrection.
In every church, there are problems that create tensions and divisions. We should not ignore or gloss over problems in our churches or in our life. Instead, like Paul, we should deal with problems head-on as they arise. The lesson for us in 1 Corinthians is unity and love in a church are far more important than leaders and labels.