Translations
Modern
This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.
Traditional
The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
Literal
The greeting is in my own hand—Paul.
Latin
Salutatio, mea manu Pauli.
Original
Greek
English
This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.
Notes
Paul ends the letter by writing a few words in his own handwriting. In those times, it was common for someone else to write down the letter as a secretary. Paul did this in this letter and in others (see Romans 16:22; Galatians 6:11; Colossians 4:18; 2 Thessalonians 3:17).
Like in his other letters, Paul greets his friends and offers a blessing.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Second Letter to the Thessalonians Writer
Topics
Corinth: The Congregation of Paul's Letters To Salutations by Letter Salutations: Often Sent by Letter