2 Thessalonians 3:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:18 NIV

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Thessalonians 3:17

salutation, &c Compare 1 Chronicles 4:18; 1 Chronicles 4:18 . Read, "by the hand of me Paul". token = sign. Greek. semeion. App-176 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:17

The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.See under 2 Thessalonians 3:4 for pertinent comment on Paul's attestation. Significantly, Paul here declared that all of his epistles were similarly authenticated; thus it is likely that the usual Pauline "grace and peace" at the end of his writings were always written by himself, whether or not it was so stated in the text of the letter, as here. It... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:17

2 Thessalonians 3:17. Which is the token in every epistle:— What was hinted before in this epistle, ch. 2Th 2:2 may be an intimation,—as we observed,—that some fictitious letters were early written in his name, by which St. Paul might be induced to add this token with his own hand. Inferences. How earnestly ought we to pray for the success of the glorious gospel, and for the preservation and liberty of the ministers of Christ, that their preaching of it may not be obstructed by the violence of... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:17

17. The Epistle was written by an amanuensis (perhaps Silas or Timothy), and only the closing salutation written by Paul's "own hand" (compare Romans 16:22; 1 Corinthians 16:21; Colossians 4:18). Wherever Paul does not subjoin this autograph salutation, we may presume he wrote the whole Epistle himself (Colossians 4:18- :). which—which autograph salutation. the token—to distinguish genuine Epistles from spurious ones put forth in my name (2 Thessalonians 2:2). in every epistle—Some think he... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18

VI. CONCLUSION 3:16-18Paul concluded this epistle with an emphasis on unity in the church to motivate his readers to work out their problems and reestablish peaceful conditions that would glorify God. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Thessalonians 3:17

In view of the letter claiming to have been Paul’s that the Thessalonians had received (2 Thessalonians 2:2), the apostle felt it necessary to prove that the present one really came from him. He added a word of greeting in his own hand, as he usually did, to authenticate his epistles for the benefit of recipients (cf. Galatians 6:11; 1 Corinthians 16:21; Colossians 4:18). An assistant evidently penned the rest of the letter (cf. Romans 16:22)."It was no uncommon thing in ancient letter-writing... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Exhortations, Rebukes, and Benediction2. Unreasonable] almost ’outrageous.’ Faith] better, ’the Faith.’3. Evil] RV ’the evil one.’5. Patient waiting for] better, ’the patience of.’6. Evidently disorder in the Church had increased since the First Epistle was written. Withdraw yourselves] or, ’shun.’8. Cp. 1 Thessalonians 2:9. 9. Power] better, ’the right.’ We have the right to be supported, but for the sake of example we waived it in your case (1 Corinthians 9:3-18). 11. Working not at all..... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Thessalonians 3:17

(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... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Patience 2 Thessalonians 3:5 'The patience of Christ.' It is so the phrase runs in our R.V. as also in the margin of the A.V., in place of the A.V. 'patient waiting for Christ'. The phrase once spoken is felt to be inevitable; Paul could not have written otherwise. Patience is so truly the word of the Christ life. We have all traced, as St. John does, in the features of the Christ before High Priest or Pilate and on the cross, the likeness of the suffering Servant of Jehovah, who bore our... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18

Chapter 24FAREWELL2 Thessalonians 3:16-18 (R.V.)THE first verse of this short passage is taken by some as in close connection with what goes before. In the exercise of Christian discipline, such as it has been described by the Apostle, there may be occasions of friction or even of conflict in the Church; it is this which he would obviate by the prayer, "The Lord of peace Himself give you peace always." The contrast is somewhat forced and disproportioned: and it is certainly better to take this... read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Thessalonians 3:17

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:17

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:17

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Thessalonians 3:17

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Thessalonians 3:17

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18

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