2 Thessalonians 3:17
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, which is the sign in every letter. This is how I write.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
In Context
16Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.
18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Cross References
Joshua 2:12Now therefore, please swear to me by the LORD, since I have dealt kindly with you, that you also will deal kindly with my father’s house, and give me a true sign;
1 Corinthians 16:21This greeting is by me, Paul, with my own hand.
2 Thessalonians 1:5This is an obvious sign of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that you may be counted worthy of God’s Kingdom, for which you also suffer.
Matthew Henry on 2 Thessalonians 3:17-18
Apostolic Benediction. ( a. d. 52.) 16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all. 17 The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. In this conclusion of the epistle we have the apostle's benediction and prayers for these Thessalonians. Let us desire them for ourselves and our friend. There are three blessings pronounced upon them, or desired for them:— I. That… Read the whole commentary →