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2 Thessalonians 3:17
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].
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Christian Standard Bible®
I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand, which is an authenticating mark in every letter; this is how I write.
I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand, which is an authenticating mark in every letter; this is how I write.
King James Version (1611)
The salutation of Paul, with mine owne hand, which is the token in euery Epistle: so I write.
The salutation of Paul, with mine owne hand, which is the token in euery Epistle: so I write.
King James Version
The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
English Standard Version
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.
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.
New American Standard Bible
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, and this is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write.
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, and this is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write.
New Century Version
I, Paul, end this letter now in my own handwriting. All my letters have this to show they are from me. This is the way I write.
I, Paul, end this letter now in my own handwriting. All my letters have this to show they are from me. This is the way I write.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, and this is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write.
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, and this is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write.
Legacy Standard Bible
The greeting is in my own hand—Paul, which is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write.
The greeting is in my own hand—Paul, which is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write.
Berean Standard Bible
This greeting is in my own hand-Paul. This is my mark in every letter; it is the way I write.
This greeting is in my own hand-Paul. This is my mark in every letter; it is the way I write.
Contemporary English Version
I always sign my letters as I am now doing: PAUL.
I always sign my letters as I am now doing: PAUL.
Complete Jewish Bible
The greeting in my own handwriting: From Sha'ul. This is the mark of genuineness in every letter, this is what my handwriting looks like.
The greeting in my own handwriting: From Sha'ul. This is the mark of genuineness in every letter, this is what my handwriting looks like.
Darby Translation
The salutation by the hand of me, Paul, which is [the] mark in every letter; so I write.
The salutation by the hand of me, Paul, which is [the] mark in every letter; so I write.
Easy-to-Read Version
Here's my greeting in my own handwriting— Paul . I do this in all my letters to show they are from me. This is the way I write.
Here's my greeting in my own handwriting— Paul . I do this in all my letters to show they are from me. This is the way I write.
Geneva Bible (1587)
The salutation of me Paul, wt mine owne hand, which is ye token in euery Epistle: so I write,
The salutation of me Paul, wt mine owne hand, which is ye token in euery Epistle: so I write,
George Lamsa Translation
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.
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.
Good News Translation
With my own hand I write this: Greetings from Paul This is the way I sign every letter; this is how I write.
With my own hand I write this: Greetings from Paul This is the way I sign every letter; this is how I write.
Lexham English Bible
The greeting is by my hand, Paul's, which is a sign of genuineness in every letter: this is how I write.
The greeting is by my hand, Paul's, which is a sign of genuineness in every letter: this is how I write.
Literal Translation
The greeting of Paul by my hand is the sign in every letter; so I write.
The greeting of Paul by my hand is the sign in every letter; so I write.
American Standard Version
The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
Bible in Basic English
These words of love to you at the end are in my writing, Paul's writing, and this is the mark of every letter from me.
These words of love to you at the end are in my writing, Paul's writing, and this is the mark of every letter from me.
Hebrew Names Version
The greeting of me, Sha'ul, with my own hand, which is the sign in every letter. This is how I write.
The greeting of me, Sha'ul, with my own hand, which is the sign in every letter. This is how I write.
International Standard Version
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.1 Corinthians 16:21; Colossians 4:18;">[xr]
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.1 Corinthians 16:21; Colossians 4:18;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
17 Salutation, [fn] by the writing of my hand, I, PAULOS, have written; which is the sign in all my epistles, so I write.
17 Salutation, [fn] by the writing of my hand, I, PAULOS, have written; which is the sign in all my epistles, so I write.
Murdock Translation
The salutation in the writing of my own hand, I Paul have written it; which is the token in all my epistles, so I write.
The salutation in the writing of my own hand, I Paul have written it; which is the token in all my epistles, so I write.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
The salutation of me Paul with mine owne hande. This is the token in euery epistle. So I write.
The salutation of me Paul with mine owne hande. This is the token in euery epistle. So I write.
English Revised Version
The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
World English Bible
The greeting of me, Paul, with my own hand, which is the sign in every letter. This is how I write.
The greeting of me, Paul, with my own hand, which is the sign in every letter. This is how I write.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
The Lord be with you all.
The Lord be with you all.
Weymouth's New Testament
I Paul add the greeting with my own hand, which is the credential in every letter of mine.
I Paul add the greeting with my own hand, which is the credential in every letter of mine.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
My salutacioun bi the hoond of Poul; which signe in ech epistle Y write thus.
My salutacioun bi the hoond of Poul; which signe in ech epistle Y write thus.
Update Bible Version
The salutation of me Paul with my own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
The salutation of me Paul with my own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
Webster's Bible Translation
The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
New English Translation
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, which is how I write in every letter.
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, which is how I write in every letter.
New King James Version
The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is a sign in every epistle; so I write.
The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is a sign in every epistle; so I write.
New Living Translation
HERE IS MY GREETING IN MY OWN HANDWRITING—PAUL. I DO THIS IN ALL MY LETTERS TO PROVE THEY ARE FROM ME.
HERE IS MY GREETING IN MY OWN HANDWRITING—PAUL. I DO THIS IN ALL MY LETTERS TO PROVE THEY ARE FROM ME.
New Life Bible
I, Paul, write this last part with my own hand. It is the way I finish all my letters.
I, Paul, write this last part with my own hand. It is the way I finish all my letters.
New Revised Standard
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is the mark in every letter of mine; it is the way I write.
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is the mark in every letter of mine; it is the way I write.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
The salutation of Paul - with my own hand, which is a sign in every letter: thus, I write.
The salutation of Paul - with my own hand, which is a sign in every letter: thus, I write.
Douay-Rheims Bible
The salutation of Paul with my own hand: which is the sign in every epistle. So I write.
The salutation of Paul with my own hand: which is the sign in every epistle. So I write.
Revised Standard Version
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is the mark in every letter of mine; it is the way I write.
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is the mark in every letter of mine; it is the way I write.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
The salutacion of me Paul with myne awne honde. This is the token in all pistles. So I write.
The salutacion of me Paul with myne awne honde. This is the token in all pistles. So I write.
Young's Literal Translation
The salutation by the hand of me, Paul, which is a sign in every letter; thus I write;
The salutation by the hand of me, Paul, which is a sign in every letter; thus I write;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
The salutacion of me Paul with myne awne hande: This is the token in all epistles, So I wryte,
The salutacion of me Paul with myne awne hande: This is the token in all epistles, So I wryte,
Mace New Testament (1729)
I Paul salute you, this salutation being my own hand writing, which is the distinguishing mark of all my letters, so I write.
I Paul salute you, this salutation being my own hand writing, which is the distinguishing mark of all my letters, so I write.
THE MESSAGE
I, Paul, bid you good-bye in my own handwriting. I do this in all my letters, so examine my signature as proof that the letter is genuine.
I, Paul, bid you good-bye in my own handwriting. I do this in all my letters, so examine my signature as proof that the letter is genuine.
Simplified Cowboy Version
I, Paul, write this with my own hand. Don't let anyone tell you this isn't from me. Y'all know me and how I write with truth and love.
I, Paul, write this with my own hand. Don't let anyone tell you this isn't from me. Y'all know me and how I write with truth and love.
Contextual Overview
16Now may the Lord of peace Himself grant you His peace at all times and in every way [that peace and spiritual well-being that comes to those who walk with Him, regardless of life's circumstances]. The Lord be with you all. 17I, 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].18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
with: 1 Corinthians 16:21, Colossians 4:18
the token: 2 Thessalonians 1:5, Joshua 2:12, 1 Samuel 17:18
Reciprocal: Mark 14:44 - a token 2 Corinthians 10:1 - I Paul 1 Thessalonians 2:18 - even
Cross-References
Genesis 3:2
And the woman said to the serpent, "We may eat fruit from the trees of the garden,
And the woman said to the serpent, "We may eat fruit from the trees of the garden,
Genesis 3:3
except the fruit from the tree which is in the middle of the garden. God said, 'You shall not eat from it nor touch it, otherwise you will die.'"
except the fruit from the tree which is in the middle of the garden. God said, 'You shall not eat from it nor touch it, otherwise you will die.'"
Genesis 3:5
"For God knows that on the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened [that is, you will have greater awareness], and you will be like God, knowing [the difference between] good and evil."
"For God knows that on the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened [that is, you will have greater awareness], and you will be like God, knowing [the difference between] good and evil."
Genesis 3:6
And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was delightful to look at, and a tree to be desired in order to make one wise and insightful, she took some of its fruit and ate it; and she also gave some to her husband with her, and he ate.
And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was delightful to look at, and a tree to be desired in order to make one wise and insightful, she took some of its fruit and ate it; and she also gave some to her husband with her, and he ate.
Genesis 3:7
Then the eyes of the two of them were opened [that is, their awareness increased], and they knew that they were naked; and they fastened fig leaves together and made themselves coverings.
Then the eyes of the two of them were opened [that is, their awareness increased], and they knew that they were naked; and they fastened fig leaves together and made themselves coverings.
Genesis 3:9
But the LORD God called to Adam, and said to him, "Where are you?"
But the LORD God called to Adam, and said to him, "Where are you?"
Genesis 3:11
God said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten [fruit] from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?"
God said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten [fruit] from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?"
Genesis 3:13
Then the LORD God said to the woman, "What is this that you have done?" And the woman said, "The serpent beguiled and deceived me, and I ate [from the forbidden tree]."
Then the LORD God said to the woman, "What is this that you have done?" And the woman said, "The serpent beguiled and deceived me, and I ate [from the forbidden tree]."
Genesis 3:14
The LORD God said to the serpent, "Because you have done this, You are cursed more than all the cattle, And more than any animal of the field; On your belly you shall go, And dust you shall eat All the days of your life.
The LORD God said to the serpent, "Because you have done this, You are cursed more than all the cattle, And more than any animal of the field; On your belly you shall go, And dust you shall eat All the days of your life.
Genesis 3:16
To the woman He said, "I will greatly multiply Your pain in childbirth; In pain you will give birth to children; Yet your desire and longing will be for your husband, And he will rule [with authority] over you and be responsible for you."
To the woman He said, "I will greatly multiply Your pain in childbirth; In pain you will give birth to children; Yet your desire and longing will be for your husband, And he will rule [with authority] over you and be responsible for you."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
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 every epistle; by which they might be known to be true and genuine, and be distinguished from counterfeit ones: and the rather he mentions this, that they might be troubled neither by word, nor by spirit, nor by epistle, as from them, as they had been, 2 Thessalonians 2:2 for it seems that this wicked practice of counterfeiting the epistles of the apostles, or carrying about spurious ones, under their name, began so early; to prevent which, the apostle took this method,
so I write, as follows:
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The salutation of Paul with mine own hand; - See the notes, 1 Corinthians 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 epistle; compare the notes on Galatians 6:11.
So I write - Referring, probably, to some mark or method which Paul had of signing his name, which was well known, and which would easily be recognized by them.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 17. 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 note on 1 Corinthians 16:21, and see Colossians 4:18.
