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A Personal, Authentic Seal
Commentators explain that this final benediction was likely written in Paul's own hand, unlike the rest of the letter which was dictated to a secretary. This personal, handwritten closing served as an authenticating mark, proving the letter was genuinely from him and protecting the church from potential forgeries.
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2 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Thessalonians 3:18
18th Century
Theologian
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. See Barnes on Romans 16:20.
From the subscription to this epistle, it purports …
AT Robertson
On 2 Thessalonians 3:18
Salutation just like that in 1 Thessalonians 5:28 with the addition of παντων (all).
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Thessalonians 3:18
19th Century
Preacher
So with great courtesy and a comprehensive prayer he finishes his letter.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Thessalonians 3:18
Paul has been dictating to an amanuensis (a secretary) up to 3:17 (cf. Romans 16:22; 1 Corinthians 16:21; [Reference Colossi…
John Gill
On 2 Thessalonians 3:18
17th Century
Pastor
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen . ] This was the sign or token; (See Gill on Romans 16:20
Matthew Henry
On 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18
17th Century
Minister
The apostle prays for the Thessalonians. And let us desire the same blessings for ourselves and our friends.
Peace with God. This peace is d…