1Cor 16:21, 2Th 3:17 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 21. The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand . It is evident that Paul was accustomed to employ an amanuensis in penning his epistles, though he signed his own name, and expressed his Christian salutation in every epistle, . This gave a sanction to what was written; was a proof that it was his own, and was a valuable token of affectionate regard. It was a proof that there was no fraud or imposition. Why he employed an amanuensis is not known.

1 Corinthians 16:21

Verse 21. The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. It is evident that Paul was accustomed to employ an amanuensis in penning his epistles, Rom 16:22 though he signed his own name, and expressed his Christian salutation in every epistle, 2Thes 3:17, Col 4:18. This gave a sanction to what was written; was a proof that it was his own, and was a valuable token of affectionate regard. It was a proof that there was no fraud or imposition. Why he employed an amanuensis is not known.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

Verse 17. The salutation of Paul with mine own hand. 1Cor 16:21.

Which is the token in every epistle. Gr., sign. This signature is a sign or proof of the genuineness of the Comp. Gal 6:11.

So I write. Referring to some mark or method which Paul had of signing his name which was well known, and which would easily be recognised by them.

(f) "salutation" 1Cor 16:21