22 I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord.
22 I, Tertius, who wrote down this letter, greet you in the Lord.
22 I Tertius, who wrote this letter, greet you in the Lord.
22 I, Tertius, who wrote this letter at Paul's dictation, send you my personal greetings.
22 I, Tertius, who wrote this epistle, greet you in the Lord.
22 I, Tertius, the one writing this letter for Paul, send my greetings, too, as one of the Lord's followers.
21 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
21 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.
21 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.
21 And I, Paul - in my own handwriting! - send you my regards.
21 The salutation with my own hand--Paul's.
21 HERE IS MY GREETING IN MY OWN HANDWRITING-PAUL .
(Read 1 Corinthians 16:19-24)
Christianity by no means destroys civility. Religion should promote a courteous and obliging temper towards all. Those give a false idea of religion, and reproach it, who would take encouragement from it to be sour and morose. And Christian salutations are not mere empty compliments; but are real expressions of good-will to others, and commend them to the Divine grace and blessing. Every Christian family should be as a Christian church. Wherever two or three are gathered together in the name of Christ, and he is among them, there is a church. Here is a solemn warning. Many who have Christ's name much in their mouths, have no true love to him in their hearts. None love him in truth, who do not love his laws, and keep his commandments. Many are Christians in name, who do not love Christ Jesus the Lord in sincerity. Such are separated from the people of God, and the favour of God. Those who love not the Lord Jesus Christ, must perish without remedy. Let us not rest in any religious profession where there is not the love of Christ, earnest desires for his salvation, gratitude for his mercies, and obedience to his commandments. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ has in it all that is good, for time and for eternity. To wish that our friends may have this grace with them, is wishing them the utmost good. And this we should wish all our friends and brethren in Christ. We can wish them nothing greater, and we should wish them nothing less. True Christianity makes us wish those whom we love, the blessings of both worlds; this is meant in wishing the grace of Christ to be with them. The apostle had dealt plainly with the Corinthians, and told them of their faults with just severity; but he parts in love, and with a solemn profession of his love to them for Christ's sake. May our love be with all who are in Christ Jesus. Let us try whether all things appear worthless to us, when compared with Christ and his righteousness. Do we allow ourselves in any known sin, or in the neglect of any known duty? By such inquiries, faithfully made, we may judge of the state of our souls.
18 The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
18 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
18 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
18 I'm signing off in my own handwriting - Paul. Remember to pray for me in this jail. Grace be with you.
18 This salutation by my own hand--Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.
18 HERE IS MY GREETING IN MY OWN HANDWRITING-PAUL . Remember my chains. May God's grace be with you.
(Read Colossians 4:10-18)
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.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Romans 16:22
Commentary on Romans 16:21-24
(Read Romans 16:21-24)
The apostle adds affectionate remembrances from persons with him, known to the Roman Christians. It is a great comfort to see the holiness and usefulness of our kindred. Not many mighty, not many noble are called, but some are. It is lawful for believers to bear civil offices; and it were to be wished that all offices in Christian states, and in the church, were bestowed upon prudent and steady Christians.