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Paul's Personal Signature
Commentators note this final line was likely handwritten by Paul himself. This served as a personal authentication of the letter, like a signature, ensuring the recipients knew it genuinely came from him (cf. 2 Thessalonians 3:17–18).
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 5:28
18th Century
Theologian
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, etc. (See Barnes on Romans 16:20).
In regard to the subscription at the close of the epistle, w…
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 5:28
The grace (η χαρις). Paul prefers this noble word to the customary ερρωσθε (Farewell, Be strong). See [Reference 2 Thessalonians 3…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 5:28
19th Century
Bishop
The grace.—St. Paul’s autograph to conclude the letter. (See 2 Thessalonians 3:17–18.)
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 5:28
This customary benediction was probably added in Paul’s own handwriting (cf. 2 Thessalonians 3:17–18). His distinctive farewell was alw…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 5:28
17th Century
Pastor
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you, Amen .
] This is the apostle's usual salutation in all his epistles,…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Thessalonians 5:23–28
17th Century
Minister
The apostle prays that they might be sanctified more perfectly, for the best are sanctified only in part while in this world; therefore, we should …