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But even if we or an angel from heaven should proclaim ... let him be cursed
Paul said this to show how strongly he felt about anyone who might proclaim a gospel other than the one he had proclaimed. If anyone would do that, that person should be cursed. Alternate translation: "But even if we or an angel from heaven were to preach ... let him be cursed"
But even if we or an angel from heaven should proclaim
The word "even" shows that Paul did not believe that he or an angel from heaven would ever proclaim a different gospel. But he includes himself and angels in his statement to emphasize how wrong it would be for anyone to proclaim a different gospel.
other than the one
"different from the gospel" or "different from the message"
let him be cursed
"let him be condemned" or "God should punish that person forever."