1 Corinthians 16:21

“The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.] The apostle had an “amanuensis”, that wrote the epistle for him; but to prevent counterfeits, and that the church to whom he wrote might be assured of the genuineness of the epistle, that it was truly his own, he wrote with his own hand his common salutation; (see <530317>2 Thessalonians 3:17,18), and which is not in the following words, but what is expressed in (<461623>1 Corinthians 16:23).”

“salutation . . . with mine own hand--He therefore dictated all the rest of the Epistle.”

“The salutation of me, Paul, with mine own hand - It is evident that Paul was accustomed to employ an amanuensis (copyist) in penning his epistles (see the note on Romans 16:22), though he signed his own name, and expressed his Christian salutation in every epistle, 2 Thessalonians 3:17; compare Colossians 4:18. This gave a sanction to what was written; was a proof that it was his own, and was a valuable token of affectionate regard. It was a proof that there was no fraud or imposition. Why he employed an amanuensis is not known. return to 'Top of Page'”

“With my own hand - What precedes having been wrote by an amanuensis. 1 Corinthians 16:22”

“16:21 Paul takes up the pen and signs the letter in his own handwriting. As was common, Paul used a secretary to write this letter and others (see Rom 16:22; Gal 6:11; Col 4:18; 2 Thes 3:17).”

“salutation: Gal 6:11; Col 4:18; Th2 3:17 1 Corinthians 16:22”