The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
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Gill's Exposition
The salutation of Paul with mine own hand,.... In writing his epistles, the body and substance of them he used an amanuensis, but the salutation he wrote with his own hand:
which is the token in…
Barnes' Notes
The salutation of Paul with mine own hand; - See the notes, 1Co 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…
Adam Clarke
The 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…
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…
Cambridge Bible
The salutation of Paul with mine own hand Lit., The salutation with my own hand of PAUL. In the last word the Apostle's formal signature is attached. Pen in hand, he adds the brief concluding…
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