2 Thessalonians 3:17

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

15Don’t think of them as enemies, but warn them as you would a brother or sister. 16Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all. Here is my greeting in my own handwriting—Paul. I do this in all my letters to prove they are from me. 18May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

2 Thessalonians 3:17 word by word

Ὁ ἀσπασμὸς τῇ ἐμῇ χειρὶ Παύλου, ὅ ἐστιν σημεῖον ἐν πάσῃ ἐπιστολῇ· οὕτως γράφω.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• The salutationἀσπασμόςaspasmos · salutationG783
• of PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos · PaulG3972
• with mine ownἐμόςemos · mineG1699
• handχείρcheir · handG5495
• whichὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• the tokenσημεῖονsēmeion · signG4592
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• everyπᾶςpas · allG3956
• epistleἐπιστολήepistolē · epistleG1992
• soοὕτωςhoutō · thus(-ly)G3779
• I writeγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125

Cross-references for 2 Thessalonians 3:17

• 1 Corinthians 16:21Here is my greeting in my own handwriting—Paul.
• Colossians 4:18Here is my greeting in my own handwriting—Paul. Remember my chains. May God’s grace be with you.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:5And God will use this persecution to show his justice and to make you worthy of his Kingdom, for which you are suffering.
• Joshua 2:12“Now swear to me by the Lord that you will be kind to me and my family since I have helped you. Give me some guarantee that
• 1 Samuel 17:18And give these ten cuts of cheese to their captain. See how your brothers are getting along, and bring back a report on how they are doing.”

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

Topics related to 2 Thessalonians 3:17

• Salutations

In the dictionaries

• Paul
• Paul, Saul
• Admonish
• Disorderly
• Galatians, Epistle to
• Lord
• Epistle
• Greeting
• Paul, the Apostle
• Salutation

Commentaries on 2 Thessalonians 3

• 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
• EGW Writings