KJV ORIGINAL
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you. Amen.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Paul's sending love and blessings to everyone, no one's left out of God's grace.
📚 Historical Context
Paul wrote the letter to the Romans around 57 AD from Corinth, addressing a church in Rome that he had not yet visited, as a way to encourage their faith and prepare for his future travels. This verse serves as a standard benediction in ancient letters, emphasizing the grace of Jesus Christ to wrap up his theological arguments on salvation and Christian living. In the cultural context of the first-century Roman Empire, such closings were common to invoke divine favor and unity among believers.
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