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The Ultimate Wish
Paul concludes his letter with what commentator Matthew Henry calls the "best wish for ourselves and others." The blessing of Christ's grace upon one's spirit is presented as the ultimate source of happiness and spiritual well-being. This grace is a gift purchased and bestowed by Jesus, and having it is more valuable than any worldly possession.
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Philemon
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Albert Barnes
On Philemon 1:25
18th Century
Theologian
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, etc. (See Barnes' notes on 2 Timothy 4:22).
The subscription to the epistle is of n…
AT Robertson
On Philemon 1:25
Grace (η χαρις). This great word occurred in the greeting (verse 3) as it does in the farewell.
Charles Ellicott
On Philemon 1:21–25
19th Century
Bishop
Philemon 1:21–25 contain the conclusion of the Epistle—hope to visit Philemon soon, salutation, and blessing.
Confid…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Philemon 1:25
With his apostolic “grace” (GK 5921), Paul ends this brief but unusually beautiful letter in which he reveals so much of himself.
John Gill
On Philemon 1:25
17th Century
Pastor
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
Amen .
Not with his spirit on…
Matthew Henry
On Philemon 1:23–25
17th Century
Minister
Never have believers found more enjoyment of God than when suffering together for him. Grace is the best wish for ourselves and others; with this t…