I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is the mark in every letter of mine; it is the way I write.
I Tertius, the writer of this letter, greet you in the Lord.
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God and is intended to make you worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering.
not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as though from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord is already here.
Now then, since I have dealt kindly with you, swear to me by the Lord that you in turn will deal kindly with my family. Give me a sign of good faith
also take these ten cheeses to the commander of their thousand. See how your brothers fare, and bring some token from them.”