2 Thessalonians 3:17 Douay-Rheims

The salutation of Paul with my own hand; which is the sign in every epistle. So I write.

Adam Clarke

1762–1832 Methodist

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 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 Co1 16:21, and see Col 4:18 (note).

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1832 · 2 Thessalonians 3:17

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