The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
This greeting is written in my own handwriting, it's like my signature that I put at the end of all my letters to prove they're really from me.
Paul's personal signature was his way of saying 'this message is 100% authentic.'
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, letters were often dictated to scribes, and apostles like Paul would add a personal handwritten note at the end to verify the authenticity of their messages, as forgeries of apostolic writings were a growing concern. This practice helped distinguish genuine letters from fakes, ensuring the recipients could trust the content. In 2 Thessalonians, Paul specifically mentions this signature as a standard token in his epistles to confirm his authorship.
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