Albert Barnes Commentary Hebrews 13:24

Albert Barnes Commentary

Hebrews 13:24

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Hebrews 13:24

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you." — Hebrews 13:24 (ASV)

Salute all them. See Notes on Romans 16:3 and following. It was customary for the apostle Paul to close his epistles with an affectionate salutation.

That have the rule over you. See Notes on Hebrews 13:7, 17.

None are mentioned by name, as is usual in the epistles of Paul. The cause of this omission is unknown.

And all the saints. The common name given to Christians in the Scriptures. See Notes on Romans 1:7.

They of Italy salute you. The saints or Christians in Italy. This shows that the writer of the epistle was then in Italy. He was probably in Rome. See Introduction, section 2.

This may also be rendered: Salute all your guides.