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This is how I write. <a href="/nlt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> Here is my greeting in my own handwriting—Paul. I do this in all my letters to prove they are from me. <a href="/esv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/bsb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. This is my mark in every letter; it is the way I write. <a href="/blb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The greeting is in my own hand--Paul, which is my sign in every letter. In this manner I write. <a href="/kjv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">King James Bible</a> The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write. <a href="/nkjv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is a sign in every epistle; so I write. <a href="/nasb_/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, and this is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write. <a href="/nasb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, and this is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write. <a href="/nasb77/2_thessalonians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, and this is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write. <a href="/lsb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The greeting is in my own hand—Paul, which is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write. <a href="/amp/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I, Paul, write you this final greeting with my own hand. This is the distinguishing mark in every letter [of mine, that shows it is genuine]. It is the way I write [my handwriting and signature]. <a href="/csb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand, which is an authenticating mark in every letter; this is how I write. <a href="/hcsb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. This is a sign in every letter; this is how I write. <a href="/asv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write. <a href="/cev/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I always sign my letters as I am now doing: PAUL. <a href="/erv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write. <a href="/gwt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand. In every letter that I send, this is proof that I wrote it. <a href="/gnt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> With my own hand I write this: Greetings from Paul. This is the way I sign every letter; this is how I write. <a href="/isv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand. This is the mark in every letter of mine. It is the way I write. <a href="/msb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. This is my mark in every letter; it is the way I write. <a href="/net/2_thessalonians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, which is how I write in every letter. <a href="/nheb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The greeting of me, Paul, with my own hand, which is the sign in every letter: this is how I write. <a href="/wbt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write. <a href="/wey/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I Paul add the greeting with my own hand, which is the credential in every letter of mine. <a href="/web/2_thessalonians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, which is the sign in every letter. This is how I write. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> The salutation by the hand of me, Paul, which is a sign in every letter; thus I write. <a href="/blb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The greeting is in my own hand--Paul, which is my sign in every letter. In this manner I write. <a href="/ylt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> The salutation by the hand of me, Paul, which is a sign in every letter; thus I write; <a href="/slt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The greeting of Paul with my hand, which is the sign in every epistle: so I write.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The salutation of Paul with my own hand; which is the sign in every epistle. So I write. <a href="/cpdv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The greeting of Paul with my own hand, which is the seal in every epistle. So do I write. <a href="/nabre/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> This greeting is in my own hand, Paul’s. This is the sign in every letter; this is how I write. <a href="/nrsvce/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is the mark in every letter of mine; it is the way I write.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> This salutation is in my own handwriting; I, Paul, wrote it, and it is the seal of all my epistles. This is the way I write. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Greetings, in the writing of my own hand. I, Paulus, have written what is the sign which is in all my epistles; I write in this way:<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is the token in every letter: so I write.<CM> <a href="/godbey/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Salutation of me Paul with my own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write. <a href="/haweis/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is my sign in every letter: so I write.<CM> <a href="/mace/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I Paul salute you, this salutation being my own hand writing, which is the distinguishing mark of all my letters, so I write. <a href="/wey/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I Paul add the greeting with my own hand, which is the credential in every letter of mine. <a href="/worrell/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is a sign in every letter; so I write. <a href="/worsley/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> The salutation of me Paul by my own hand, which is the token in every epistle; for so I write, <a href="/parallel/2_thessalonians/3-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p0L2MQrlSxc?start=427" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Paul's Final Greetings</a> 16Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. 17<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">This</a> <a href="/greek/783.htm" title="783: aspasmos (N-NMS) -- A greeting, salutation. From aspazomai; a greeting.">greeting is</a> <a href="/greek/1699.htm" title="1699: emē (PPro-DF1S) -- My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my.">in my own</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheiri (N-DFS) -- A hand. ">hand—</a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulou (N-GMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul.</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">This</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeion (N-NNS) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">my mark</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasē (Adj-DFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">every</a> <a href="/greek/1992.htm" title="1992: epistolē (N-DFS) -- A letter, dispatch, epistle, message. From epistello; a written message.">letter;</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">it is the way</a> <a href="/greek/1125.htm" title="1125: graphō (V-PIA-1S) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">I write.</a> 18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-21.htm">1 Corinthians 16:21</a> This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. <a href="/galatians/6-11.htm">Galatians 6:11</a> See what large letters I am using to write to you with my own hand! <a href="/colossians/4-18.htm">Colossians 4:18</a> This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. <a href="/romans/16-22.htm">Romans 16:22</a> I, Tertius, who wrote down this letter, greet you in the Lord. <a href="/philemon/1-19.htm">Philemon 1:19</a> I, Paul, write this with my own hand. I will repay it—not to mention that you owe me your very self. <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">2 Corinthians 10:1</a> Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away. <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1</a> Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: <a href="/acts/15-23.htm">Acts 15:23</a> and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-27.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:27</a> I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers. <a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">1 Peter 5:12</a> Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. <a href="/hebrews/13-22.htm">Hebrews 13:22</a> I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly. <a href="/1_john/1-4.htm">1 John 1:4</a> We write these things so that our joy may be complete. <a href="/jeremiah/32-10.htm">Jeremiah 32:10</a> I signed and sealed the deed, called in witnesses, and weighed out the silver on the scales. <a href="/nehemiah/10-1.htm">Nehemiah 10:1</a> Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah, <a href="/isaiah/8-1.htm">Isaiah 8:1</a> Then the LORD said to me, “Take a large scroll and write on it with an ordinary stylus: Maher-shalal-hash-baz.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is the token in every letter: so I write.with.<a href="/1_corinthians/16-21.htm">1 Corinthians 16:21</a> The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.<a href="/colossians/4-18.htm">Colossians 4:18</a> The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen. the token.<a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:5</a> Which 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:<a href="/joshua/2-12.htm">Joshua 2:12</a> Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I have shewed you kindness, that ye will also shew kindness unto my father's house, and give me a true token:<a href="/1_samuel/17-18.htm">1 Samuel 17:18</a> And carry these ten cheeses unto the captain of their thousand, and look how thy brethren fare, and take their pledge.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/colossians/4-18.htm">Add</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-10.htm">Distinguishing</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">Epistle</a> <a href="/colossians/4-18.htm">Greeting</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-15.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-1.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/colossians/4-18.htm">Salutation</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-6.htm">Token</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-16.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">Words</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">Write</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">Writing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">Add</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-14.htm">Distinguishing</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-5.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">Epistle</a> <a href="/titus/3-15.htm">Greeting</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-22.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-6.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-1.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/luke/1-29.htm">Salutation</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-20.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/genesis/9-12.htm">Token</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-4.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-6.htm">Words</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-14.htm">Write</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-14.htm">Writing</a><div class="vheading2">2 Thessalonians 3</div>1. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-1.htm">Paul craves their prayers for himself;</a> 3. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm">testifies what confidence he has in them;</a> 5. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-5.htm">makes request to God in their behalf;</a> 6. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-6.htm">gives them various precepts, especially to shun idleness, and ill company;</a> 16. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-16.htm">and then concludes with prayer and salutation.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>This greeting The phrase "This greeting" refers to the salutation that Paul personally writes at the end of his letters. In the ancient world, it was common for letters to be dictated to a scribe, but the author would often add a personal touch at the end. This practice not only authenticated the letter but also added a personal connection between Paul and the recipients. The Greek word for "greeting" is "aspasmos," which conveys a sense of warmth and personal affection, underscoring Paul's pastoral care and genuine concern for the Thessalonian believers.is in my own hand The phrase "is in my own hand" emphasizes the personal involvement of Paul in the writing process. The Greek term "cheir" for "hand" signifies the physical act of writing, which was a significant gesture in the context of ancient letter writing. By writing with his own hand, Paul assures the Thessalonians of the letter's authenticity, countering any false teachings or letters that might have been circulating in his name. This personal touch also serves as a reminder of Paul's authority and the divine inspiration behind his teachings.Paul The mention of "Paul" serves as a signature, affirming the authorship of the letter. In the Greco-Roman world, the name of the author was often placed at the beginning or end of a letter. Here, Paul uses his name to reinforce his identity as an apostle of Christ, chosen to spread the Gospel to the Gentiles. The name "Paul" itself, derived from the Latin "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble," reflects his transformation from Saul, a persecutor of Christians, to Paul, a devoted servant of Christ. This transformation is a testament to the power of God's grace and serves as an inspiration for believers to embrace humility and dedication in their own spiritual journeys.This is my mark The phrase "This is my mark" indicates a unique sign or characteristic that Paul uses to authenticate his letters. The Greek word "sēmeion" for "mark" can also mean a sign or token, suggesting that Paul had a distinctive way of writing or a specific phrase that he used consistently. This mark served as a safeguard against forgery and false teachings, ensuring that the recipients could trust the message as genuinely coming from Paul. It highlights the importance of discernment and the need for believers to be vigilant in upholding the truth of the Gospel.in every letter The phrase "in every letter" underscores the consistency and reliability of Paul's communication with the early churches. It suggests that Paul made it a practice to include his personal mark in all his correspondence, reinforcing the authenticity and authority of his teachings. This consistency is a reflection of Paul's unwavering commitment to the truth of the Gospel and his dedication to nurturing the faith of the early Christian communities. It serves as a reminder for believers to remain steadfast in their faith and to seek consistency in their own spiritual practices.it is the way I write The phrase "it is the way I write" highlights Paul's distinctive style and method of communication. The Greek word "graphō" for "write" emphasizes the act of inscribing or recording, which in this context, signifies the intentional and deliberate nature of Paul's writings. This phrase assures the Thessalonians that the letter is genuinely from Paul, reinforcing the trustworthiness of his message. It also serves as an encouragement for believers to be intentional and deliberate in their own communication of the Gospel, ensuring that their words and actions align with the teachings of Christ.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) The salutation.--At this point St. Paul takes the pen out of his secretary's hand, and adds the closing words himself. The actual salutation does not begin until the benediction of the 18th verse, to which this 17th is intended to attract attention.Which.--Namely, the autograph addition of a salutation, or valedictory prayer, not the special words in which it was couched.The token.--Rather, a token--a mark, that is, by which to tell an authentic Epistle of his from those forged letters with which false brethren had troubled the Thessalonian Church (<a href="/2_thessalonians/2-2.htm" title="That you be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.">2Thessalonians 2:2</a>). At first sight, it seems to us too audacious for any one to have conceived the thought of writing a letter under the name of St. Paul; but, on the other hand, we must recollect several points. (1) St. Paul's genuine First Epistle, in spite of its claim to inspiration (<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-15.htm" title="For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain to the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.">1Thessalonians 4:15</a>), could not yet have acquired in the eyes of the Thessalonians the sanctity it wears for us; they had no notion of such a thing as Holy Scriptures, and even if they had, St. Paul was a familiar figure, a mechanic who had just left them, not yet invested with the heroic halo. (2) Such literary forgeries were not uncommon in that age, and scarcely considered reprehensible, unless they were framed to inculcate with authority some heretical teaching. Apocryphal Gospels soon after abounded, under false titles, and works fathered upon St. Clement and other great Church teachers. (3) There need nor always have been a direct intention to deceive the readers as to the authorship, but the renowned name acted as a tempting advertisement for the work, and the theories thus shot forth hit their mark; whether the real authorship were discovered or not mattered little in comparison. Such points must be borne in mind before we accept as genuine any of the early Christian writings.In every epistle.--That is, naturally, "in every Epistle which I write." It cannot be narrowly restricted to mean, "in every Epistle which I shall for the future write to you Thessalonians," though that is, of course, the practical significance. Nor does it imply a formed design of writing other Epistles to other churches. It seems necessary to suppose that St. Paul had already made a practice of concluding Letters with his autograph, though only one Letter of his is now extant of an earlier date than our present Epistle. There is no reason whatever to suppose that all the Letters ever written by St. Paul have been preserved to us (see Dr. Lightfoot's Philippians, p. 136, et seq.), any more than all the sayings and acts of Jesus Christ (<a href="/john/21-25.htm" title="And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.">John 21:25</a>); and even when he wrote his First Epistle to Thessalonica he had seen the necessity of giving careful directions about his Letters (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-27.htm" title="I charge you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brothers.">1Thessalonians 5:27</a>), and of rousing his correspondents to a reasonable scepticism (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-21.htm" title="Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.">1Thessalonians 5:21</a>). The same solicitude re-appears in <a href="/1_corinthians/16-21.htm" title="The salutation of me Paul with my own hand.">1Corinthians 16:21</a>; <a href="/galatians/6-11.htm" title="You see how large a letter I have written to you with my own hand.">Galatians 6:11</a>. And the rule which St. Paul had already made he always observed, so far as we can test; for all his extant Epistles, as Bishop Wordsworth points out on <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-28.htm" title="The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.">1Thessalonians 5:28</a>, contain his "salutation" at the end. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - The salutation of Paul with mine own hand. The apostle usually dictated his Epistles to an amanuensis, but wrote the concluding words with his own hand. Thus Tertius was his amanuensis when he wrote the Epistle to the Romans (<a href="/romans/16-22.htm">Romans 16:22</a>). Probably the Epistle to the Galatians is an exception (<a href="/galatians/6-11.htm">Galatians 6:11</a>), and also the Epistle to Philemon on (<a href="/philemon/1-19.htm">Philemon 1:19</a>). The same authentication expressed in the same words is found in the First Epistle to the Corinthians (<a href="/1_corinthians/16-21.htm">1 Corinthians 16:21</a>), and in the Epistle to the Colossians (<a href="/colossians/4-18.htm">Colossians 4:18</a>). Which; referring, not to the salutation, but to the whole clause; which circumstance. Is the token; the mark of authentication. Of every Epistle. Such authentication was especially necessary in the case of the Thessalonians, as it would seem that a forged epistle had been circulated among them (<a href="/2_thessalonians/2-2.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:2</a>). Some restrict the words to the Epistles which the apostle would afterwards write to the Thessalonians (Lunemann); but they are rather to be understood of a caution which the apostle practised, or was to practise, in all his Epistles. Some refer the token to the words, "The salutation of Paul with mine own hand," and although these words are only found in two other Epistles, yet it is asserted that the other Epistles were otherwise sufficiently authenticated. But it appears better to understand by the salutation the benediction which follows; and a similar salutation or benediction is found at the close of all Paul's Epistles (see <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-28.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:28</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_thessalonians/3-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[This] Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. greeting [is] ἀσπασμὸς (aspasmos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_783.htm">Strong's 783: </a> A greeting, salutation. From aspazomai; a greeting. in my own ἐμῇ (emē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1699.htm">Strong's 1699: </a> My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my. hand— χειρὶ (cheiri) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> A hand. Paul. Παύλου (Paulou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. This ὅ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. [my] mark σημεῖον (sēmeion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. every πάσῃ (pasē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. letter; ἐπιστολῇ (epistolē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> A letter, dispatch, epistle, message. From epistello; a written message. it is the way οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). I write. γράφω (graphō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_thessalonians/3-17.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_thessalonians/3-17.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_thessalonians/3-17.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_thessalonians/3-17.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_thessalonians/3-17.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_thessalonians/3-17.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_thessalonians/3-17.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_thessalonians/3-17.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_thessalonians/3-17.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_thessalonians/3-17.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-17.htm">NT Letters: 2 Thessalonians 3:17 The greeting of me Paul with my (2 Thess. 2 Thes. 2Th iiTh ii th)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Thessalonians 3:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Thessalonians 3:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Thessalonians 3:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Thessalonians 3:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>