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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
Salutation just like that in 1 Thessalonians 5:28 with the addition of παντων (all).
19th Century
Anglican
The grace — This is his “salutation.” The Greek secular salutation, at greeting and parting alike, was chaire (literally,…
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Baptist
So with great courtesy and a comprehensive prayer he finishes his letter.
Paul has been dictating to an amanuensis (a secretary) up to 3:17 (cf. Romans 16:22; 1 Corinthians 16:21; [Reference Colossi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen . ] This was the sign or token; (See Gill on Romans 16:20
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle showed by his own example what he taught them: that they should not be burdensome but should work. Here, he shows…
