1 Corinthians 16:21

1 Corinthians 16:21 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
• New International Version (NIV)I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The salutation with my own hand—Paul’s.

Context of 1 Corinthians 16:21

19The churches here in the province of Asia send greetings in the Lord, as do Aquila and Priscilla and all the others who gather in their home for church meetings. 20All the brothers and sisters here send greetings to you. Greet each other with a sacred kiss. Here is my greeting in my own handwriting—Paul. 22If anyone does not love the Lord, that person is cursed. Our Lord, come! 23May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

1 Corinthians 16:21 word by word

Ὁ ἀσπασμὸς τῇ ἐμῇ χειρὶ Παύλου·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• The salutationἀσπασμόςaspasmos · salutationG783
• ofΠαῦλοςPaulos · PaulG3972
• PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos · PaulG3972
• with mine ownἐμόςemos · mineG1699
• handχείρcheir · handG5495

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 16:21

• Galatians 6:11Notice what large letters I use as I write these closing words in my own handwriting.
• Colossians 4:18Here is my greeting in my own handwriting—Paul. Remember my chains. May God’s grace be with you.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:17Here is my greeting in my own handwriting—Paul. I do this in all my letters to prove they are from me.

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 16:21

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 21The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand - This should be rendered: "The salutation is written by the hand of me Paul;" , is written, being understood. It is very likely that the apostle wrote this and the following verses with his own hand. The rest, though dictated by him, was written by an amanuensis.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 21The salutation of me, Paul, with mine own hand - It is evident that Paul was accustomed to employ an amanuensis (copyist) in penning his epistles (see the note on Romans 16:22), though he signed his own name, and expressed his Christian salutation in every epistle, 2 Thessalonians 3:17; compare Colossians 4:18. This gave a sanction to what was written; was a proof that it was his own, and was a valuable token of affectionate regard. It was a proof that…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19-24Verses 19-24 Christianity by no means destroys civility. Religion should promote a courteous and obliging temper towards all. Those give a false idea of religion, and reproach it, who would take encouragement from it to be sour and morose. And Christian salutations are not mere empty compliments; but are real expressions of good-will to others, and commend them to the Divine grace and blessing. Every Christian family should be as a Christian church…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 21Paul ends the letter by writing a few words in his own handwriting. In those times, it was common for someone else to write down the letter as a secretary. Paul did this in this letter and in others (see Romans 16:22; Galatians 6:11; Colossians 4:18; 2 Thessalonians 3:17).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2121. salutation ... with mine own hand--He therefore dictated all the rest of the Epistle.Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Corinthians 16:21

• Corinth
• Salutations

In the dictionaries

• Paul
• Paul, Saul
• Acknowledge
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• Gathering
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• Refresh
• Corinthians, First Epistle to the
• Eschatology of the New Testament
• Greeting

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 16

• 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
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings