17 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand, which is the distinguishing mark in all my letters. This is how I write.
17 The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
17 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.
17 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.
17 The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is a sign in every epistle; so I write.
17 HERE IS MY GREETING IN MY OWN HANDWRITING-PAUL. I DO THIS IN ALL MY LETTERS TO PROVE THEY ARE FROM ME.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 3:17
Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18
(Read 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18)
The apostle prays for the Thessalonians. And let us desire the same blessings for ourselves and our friends. Peace with God. This peace is desired for them always, or in every thing. Peace by all means; in every way; that, as they enjoyed the means of grace, they might use all methods to secure peace. We need nothing more to make us safe and happy, nor can we desire any thing better for ourselves and our friends, than to have God's gracious presence with us and them. No matter where we are, if God be with us; nor who is absent, if God be present. It is through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that we hope to have peace with God, and to enjoy the presence of God. This grace is all in all to make us happy; though we wish ever so much to others, there remains enough for ourselves.