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Signature and Final Greetings

2 Thessalonians 3:17

In 9 translations

BSB
This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. This is my mark in every letter; it is the way I write.
KJV
The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
WEB
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, which is the sign in every letter. This is how I write.
ASV
The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
LSV
The salutation by the hand of me, Paul, which is a sign in every letter; thus I write.
YLT
The salutation by the hand of me, Paul, which is a sign in every letter; thus I write;
DBY
The salutation by the hand of me, Paul, which is [the] mark in every letter; so I write.
DRC
The salutation of Paul with my own hand; which is the sign in every epistle. So I write.
GNV
The salutation of me Paul, with mine owne hand, which is ye token in euery Epistle: so I write,

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
Ὁ ἀσπασμὸς τῇ ἐμῇ χειρὶ Παύλου, ὅ ἐστιν σημεῖον ἐν πάσῃ ἐπιστολῇ· οὕτως γράφω.
RP2018
Ὁ ἀσπασμὸς τῇ ἐμῇ χειρὶ Παύλου, ὅ ἐστιν σημεῖον ἐν πάσῃ ἐπιστολῇ· οὕτως γράφω.
TR-Boyd
Ὁ ἀσπασμὸς τῇ ἐμῇ χειρὶ Παύλου, ὅ ἐστι σημεῖον ἐν πάσῃ ἐπιστολῇ· οὕτω γράφω.
SCR1894
ο ασπασμος τη εμη χειρι παυλου ο εστιν σημειον εν παση επιστολη ουτως γραφω

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Cross-references most cited first

  • 1 Corinthians 16:21This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.
  • Colossians 4:18This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
  • 2 Thessalonians 1:5All this is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment. And so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.
  • Joshua 2:12Now therefore, please swear to me by the LORD that you will indeed show kindness to my family, because I showed kindness to you. Give me a sure sign
  • 1 Samuel 17:18Take also these ten portions of cheese to the commander of their unit. Check on the welfare of your brothers and bring back an assurance from them.

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