1 Corinthians 16:23

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you (KJV)

Then: Paul's benediction was a normal ending for letter writers. Perhaps it is an abbreviated blessing because Paul is writing it himself, but the words show Paul's desire that the Corinthians know God's grace in spite of any shortcomings. Unwritten is another reminder that that is part of the character of Christ's love and presence.

Now: We take heart in knowing Jesus' grace and love abounds in the lives of all believers, year after year, and when we think about it, know that our children and children's children will have that grace until the Lord comes. We too keep the word "Maranatha" in mind.