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2 Thessalonians 3:17
17The salutation by the hand of me, Paul, which is [the] mark in every letter; so I write.
2 Thessalonians 3:17 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
- New International Version (NIV)I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand, which is the distinguishing mark in all my letters. This is how I write.
- English Standard Version (ESV)I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is the sign of genuineness in every letter of mine; it is the way I write.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is a sign in every epistle; so I write.
Context of 2 Thessalonians 3:17
15and do not esteem him as an enemy, but admonish [him] as a brother. 16But the Lord of peace himself give you peace continually in every way. The Lord [be] with you all. The salutation by the hand of me, Paul, which is [the] mark in every letter; so I write. 18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you all.
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Ὁ ἀσπασμὸς τῇ ἐμῇ χειρὶ Παύλου, ὅ ἐστιν σημεῖον ἐν πάσῃ ἐπιστολῇ· οὕτως γράφω.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 2 Thessalonians 3:17
- 1 Corinthians 16:21The salutation of [me] Paul with my own hand.
- Colossians 4:18The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace [be] with you.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:5a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that ye should be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for the sake of which ye also suffer;
- Joshua 2:12And now, I pray you, swear to me by Jehovah, since I have dealt kindly with you, that ye will also deal kindly with my father's house, and give me a certain sign,
- 1 Samuel 17:18and carry these ten cheeses to the captain of the thousand, and visit thy brethren to see how they are, and take a pledge of them.
Commentaries on 2 Thessalonians 3:17
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17The salutation of Paul with mine own hand - It is very likely that Paul employed an amanuensis generally, either to write what he dictated, or to make a fair copy of what he wrote. In either case the apostle always subscribed it, and wrote the salutation and benediction with his own hand; and this was what authenticated all his epistles. A measure of this kind would be very necessary if forged epistles were carried about in those times. See the note on 1…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17The salutation of Paul with mine own hand; - See the notes, 1 Corinthians 16:21. “Which is the token in every epistle.” Greek: “sign.” That is, this signature is a sign or proof of the genuineness of the epistle; compare the notes on Galatians 6:11. So I write - Referring, probably, to some mark or method which Paul had of signing his name, which was well known, and which would easily be recognized by them.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16-18Verses 16-18 The apostle prays for the Thessalonians. And let us desire the same blessings for ourselves and our friends. Peace with God. This peace is desired for them always, or in every thing. Peace by all means; in every way; that, as they enjoyed the means of grace, they might use all methods to secure peace. We need nothing more to make us safe and happy, nor can we desire any thing better for ourselves and our friends, than to have God's gracious…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17A secretary wrote this letter for Paul (Romans 16:22; 1 Peter 5:12). Now Paul picks up the pen to add a final greeting written by his own hand (see 1 Corinthians 16:21; Galatians 6:11; Colossians 4:18; Philemon 1:19). He does this because he suspects someone is using his name and circulating a letter he did not write (2 Thessalonians 2:2). He emphasizes this step to prove the letter is truly from him.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1717. The Epistle was written by an amanuensis (perhaps Silas or Timothy), and only the closing salutation written by Paul's "own hand" (compare Ro 16:22; 1Co 16:21; Col 4:18). Wherever Paul does not subjoin this autograph salutation, we may presume he wrote the whole Epistle himself (Ga 6:11). which--which autograph salutation. the token--to distinguish genuine Epistles from spurious ones put forth in my name (2Th 2:2). in every epistle--Some think he…Read the comment
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- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
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