Colossians 4:18

Verse 18. The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Probably the rest of the epistle was written by an amanuensis. As was his custom, Paul affixed his own hand to it in the form of a salutation. Comp 1Cor 16:21; 2Thes 3:17.

Remember my bonds. Also evidently written by his own hand, to make the injunction more impressive. Comp. Heb 13:3. The meaning is that they should not forget him in his confinement. They should remember that he was suffering on their account, Col 1:24, and that he was entitled to every expression of sympathy and love.

Grace be with you. Rom 16:20.

The subscription to this epistle is undoubtedly correct. See the Introduction.

(f) "salutation" 2Thes 3:17 (g) "remember my bonds" Heb 13:3,25

End of Barnes Notes on Colossians

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
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