Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Salutations » Often sent by letter
My fellow-worker Timothy sends his greetings to you, and so do my fellow-Jews Lucius, Jason and Sosipater. [See verse 7]. I am Tertius, who is writing this letter [for Paul], and I send you my greetings in [the fellowship of] the Lord. Gaius, who is hosting me [i.e., Paul] and the whole church [here], sends you his greetings. [Note: This was probably the Gaius who lived in Corinth (I Cor. 1:14) and was apparently both wealthy and generous]. Erastus, the city treasurer [of Corinth] sends his greetings to you, along with our brother Quartus. {{Some manuscripts contain verse 24), which repeats the benediction of verse 20}}
These greetings are being written with my own hand. [See II Thess. 3:17].
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This greeting [is being written] by me, Paul, in my own handwriting. Remember my imprisonment. [Note: This was probably a request for them to pray for him]. May God's favor be with you.
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This greeting [is being written] by me, Paul, in my own handwriting; it is the signature I write in every letter.
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Salutations » By letter
The children [i.e., members] of your chosen sister [church] send you their greetings. [See verse 1].
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because I hope to see you soon, and [then] we can speak face to face.
{\i 3Jo 1:15} (\i May there be peace in your lives. Our friends [here] send you their greetings. [I ask that you also] greet each of our friends [there] by name.}
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These greetings are being written with my own hand. [See II Thess. 3:17].
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This greeting [is being written] by me, Paul, in my own handwriting. Remember my imprisonment. [Note: This was probably a request for them to pray for him]. May God's favor be with you.
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This greeting [is being written] by me, Paul, in my own handwriting; it is the signature I write in every letter.
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All the saints [i.e., God's holy people] send you their greetings.
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Greet every saint [i.e., God's holy person] in [fellowship with] Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me [also] send their greetings to you.
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