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

15Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. 16Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all. The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write. 18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.

2 Thessalonians 3:17 word by word

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

• ·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 16:21The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
• Colossians 4:18The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen. Written from Rome to the Colossians by Tychicus and Onesimus.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:5Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
• Joshua 2:12Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by Yhwh, since I have shewed you kindness, that ye will also shew kindness unto my father’s house, and give me a true token:
• 1 Samuel 17:18And carry these ten cheeses unto the captain of their thousand, and look how thy brethren fare, and take their pledge.

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