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The salutation of me, Paul, with my own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.
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Paul's Personal Signature
Commentators explain that Paul wrote this final greeting in his own handwriting. This was his standard practice, serving as a personal signature to authenticate his letters and protect against forgeries. This personal touch added a layer of authority and intimacy to his message.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Probably the rest of the epistle was written by an amanuensis. As was his custom, Paul wrote it wit…
Of me Paul with mine own hand (τη εμη χειρ Παυλου). More precisely, "with the hand of me Paul." The genitive Παυλου is in appositi…
19th Century
Anglican
The salutation by the hand of me Paul.—Compare 2 Thessalonians 3:17, “The salutation by the hand of me Pa…
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When a stenographer’s services were used to write a letter (as perhaps was Paul’s custom; cf. Romans 16:22), it was normally the stenogr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The salutation by the hand of me Paul After his amanuensis had finished the epistle, he added his usual salutation t…
Paul had differed with Barnabas on account of this Mark. Yet he is not only reconciled but also recommends him to the churches. This is an example …
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13th Century
Catholic
Previously, Paul gave specific teachings for each group of people; here he gives instructions for everyone. First, he shows what their relationship…
