Colossians 4:18

The salutation of me, Paul, with my own hand: remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.

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WEBBE

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.

BSB

This greeting is in my own hand — Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

KJV

The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.

ASV

The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.

BBE

I, Paul, give you this word of love in my handwriting. Keep in memory that I am a prisoner. Grace be with you.

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Ὁ Ho The G3588 ἀσπασμὸς aspasmos greeting G783 τῇ tēa (the) G3588 ἐμῇ emēa in my own G1473 χειρὶ cheiri hand — G5495 Παύλου Paulou by Paul G3972 μνημονεύετέ mnēmoneuete do remember G3421 μου mou my G3165 τῶν tōn (the) G3588 δεσμῶν desmōn chains G1199 ἡ hē (the) G3588 χάρις charis Grace [be] G5485 μεθ meth᾽ with G3326 ὑμῶν humōn you G4771 ἀμήν amēn Amen G281 πρός pros to G4314 Κολασσαεῖς Kolassaeis Colossian G2858 ἐγράφη egraphē it was written G1125 ἀπό apo from G575 Ῥώμης Rhōmēs Rome G4516 διά dia through G1223 τυχικοῦ tuchikou Tychicus G5190 καί kai and G2532 Ὀνησίμου.¶ Onēsimou Onesimus G3682

The early church

"The salutation of me, Paul, with mine own hand." This is a proof of their sincerity and affection; that they both looked at his handwriting, and that with emotion. "Remember my bonds." Wonderful! How great the consolation! For this is enough to cheer them on to all things, and make them bear themselves more nobly in their trials; but he made them not only the braver, but also the more nearly interested. "Grace be with you. Amen." "Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen." He hath released their terror. For although their teacher be in bonds, yet "grace" releaseth him. This too is of grace, the granting him to be put in bonds. For hear Luke saying, The Apostles returned "from the presence of the council, rejoicing that, they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name." (Acts v. 41.) For both to suffer shame, and to be put in bonds, is indeed to be "counted worthy." For, if he that hath one whom he loveth, deemeth it gain to suffer aught for his sake, much rather then is it so to suffer for the sake of Christ.
John Chrysostom · d. 407Homilies on Colossians

Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 10–18

Paul had differed with Barnabas, on the account of this Mark, yet he is not only reconciled, but recommends him to the churches; an example of a truly Christian and forgiving spirit. If men have been guilty of a fault, it must not always be remembered against them. We must forget as well as forgive. The apostle had comfort in the communion of saints and ministers. One is his fellow-servant, another his fellow-prisoner, and all his fellow-workers, working out their own salvation, and endeavouring to promote the salvation of others. The effectual, fervent prayer is the prevailing prayer, and availeth much. The smiles, flatteries, or frowns of the world, the spirit of error, or the working of self-love, leads many to a way of preaching and living which comes far short of fulfilling their ministry. But those who preach the same doctrine as Paul, and follow his example, may expect the Divine favour and blessing.

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