2Th 3:17 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 17. The salutation of Paul with mine own hand ] It is very likely that Paul employed an amanuensis generally, either to write what he dictated , or to make a fair copy of what he wrote. In either case the apostle always subscribed it, and wrote the salutation and benediction with his own hand; and this was what authenticated all his epistles. A measure of this kind would be very necessary if forged epistles were carried about in those times. , and see .

‏ 2 Thessalonians 3:17

Verse 17. The salutation of Paul with mine own hand] It is very likely that Paul employed an amanuensis generally, either to write what he dictated, or to make a fair copy of what he wrote. In either case the apostle always subscribed it, and wrote the salutation and benediction with his own hand; and this was what authenticated all his epistles. A measure of this kind would be very necessary if forged epistles were carried about in those times. See Clarke on 1Co 16:21, and see Col 4:18.