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Paul's Personal Sign-Off
Scholars consistently note that the Apostle Paul typically dictated his letters to a scribe (an amanuensis). This verse marks the point where he took the pen himself to write the final greeting. This practice added a personal touch and underscored the importance of his concluding words.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 16:21
18th Century
Theologian
The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. It is evident that Paul was accustomed to employ an amanuensis in writing his epistles (see …
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 16:21
Of me Paul with mine own hand (τη εμη χειρ Παυλου). Literally, "With the hand of me Paul." The genitive Παυλου is in apposition wi…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 16:21
19th Century
Bishop
The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.—It was the Apostle’s habit to dictate his Epistles, but to add a few words …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 16:21
Paul is now ready to take the pen to append a greeting and sign the letter, as was his practice (Colossians 4:18; Phm 19). This was a m…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 16:21
17th Century
Pastor
The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand .
The apostle had an "amanuensis", that wrote the epistle for him; but …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 16:19–24
17th Century
Minister
Christianity by no means destroys civility. Religion should promote a courteous and obliging disposition towards all. Those who take encouragement …