Colossians 4:18
The salutation of Paul with my own hand. Be mindful of my bands. Grace be with you. Amen.
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- Vulgate (Clementine)
- Salutatio, mea manu Pauli. Memores estote vinculorum meorum. Gratia vobiscum. Amen.
- Greek New Testament (SBLGNT)
- Ὁ ἀσπασμὸς τῇ ἐμῇ χειρὶ Παύλου. μνημονεύετέ μου τῶν δεσμῶν. ἡ χάρις μεθʼ ὑμῶν.
The Fathers on this verse
St John Chrysostom The Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians, Colossians 4:12,13
Ver. 18 . “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 them selves more nobly in their trials; but he made them not only the braver, but also the more nearly interested. “Grace be with you. Amen.”
St Gregory Nazianzen The Last Farewell in the Presence of the One Hundred and Fifty Bishops
27. Farewell, mighty Christ-loving city. I will testify to the truth, though thy zeal be not according to knowledge. Our separation renders us more kindly. Approach the truth: be converted at this late hour. Honour God more than you have been wont to do. It is no disgrace to change, while it is fatal to cling to evil. Farewell, East and West, for whom and against whom I have had to fight; He is witness, Who will give you peace, if but a few would imitate my retirement. For those who resign their thrones will not also lose God, but will have the seat on high, which is far more exalted and secure. Last of all, and most of all, I will cry, farewell ye Angels, guardians of this church, and of my presence and pilgrimage, since our affairs are in the hands of God. Farewell, O Trinity, my meditation, and my glory. …