Lectionary Calendar
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
the Fourth Week of Advent
the Fourth Week of Advent
video advertismenet
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
Take your personal ministry to the Next Level by helping StudyLight build churches and supporting pastors in Uganda.
Click here to join the effort!
Click here to join the effort!
Read the Bible
Good News Translation
2 Thessalonians 3:17
With my own hand I write this: Greetings from Paul This is the way I sign every letter; this is how I write.
Jump to:Bible Study Tools • Parallel Bible Verse • Bible Contextual Overview • Bible Cross-References • Gill's Bible Notes • Clarke's Bible Notes • Barnes' Bible Notes
Bible Study Resources
Concordances:
- Nave'sDictionaries:
- AmericanEncyclopedias:
- InternationalParallel Translations
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.
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.
Amplified Bible
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].
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].
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
16 May the Lord himself, who is our source of peace, give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you all. 17 With my own hand I write this: Greetings from Paul This is the way I sign every letter; this is how I write. 18 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
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
"We may eat the fruit of any tree in the garden," the woman answered,
"We may eat the fruit of any tree in the garden," the woman answered,
Genesis 3:3
"except the tree in the middle of it. God told us not to eat the fruit of that tree or even touch it; if we do, we will die."
"except the tree in the middle of it. God told us not to eat the fruit of that tree or even touch it; if we do, we will die."
Genesis 3:5
God said that because he knows that when you eat it, you will be like God and know what is good and what is bad."
God said that because he knows that when you eat it, you will be like God and know what is good and what is bad."
Genesis 3:6
The woman saw how beautiful the tree was and how good its fruit would be to eat, and she thought how wonderful it would be to become wise. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, and he also ate it.
The woman saw how beautiful the tree was and how good its fruit would be to eat, and she thought how wonderful it would be to become wise. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, and he also ate it.
Genesis 3:7
As soon as they had eaten it, they were given understanding and realized that they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and covered themselves.
As soon as they had eaten it, they were given understanding and realized that they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and covered themselves.
Genesis 3:9
But the Lord God called out to the man, "Where are you?"
But the Lord God called out to the man, "Where are you?"
Genesis 3:11
"Who told you that you were naked?" God asked. "Did you eat the fruit that I told you not to eat?"
"Who told you that you were naked?" God asked. "Did you eat the fruit that I told you not to eat?"
Genesis 3:13
The Lord God asked the woman, "Why did you do this?" She replied, "The snake tricked me into eating it."
The Lord God asked the woman, "Why did you do this?" She replied, "The snake tricked me into eating it."
Genesis 3:14
Then the Lord God said to the snake, "You will be punished for this; you alone of all the animals must bear this curse: From now on you will crawl on your belly, and you will have to eat dust as long as you live.
Then the Lord God said to the snake, "You will be punished for this; you alone of all the animals must bear this curse: From now on you will crawl on your belly, and you will have to eat dust as long as you live.
Genesis 3:16
And he said to the woman, "I will increase your trouble in pregnancy and your pain in giving birth. In spite of this, you will still have desire for your husband, yet you will be subject to him."
And he said to the woman, "I will increase your trouble in pregnancy and your pain in giving birth. In spite of this, you will still have desire for your husband, yet you will be subject to him."
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.
