2 Timothy 4:22

“The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit, etc.] To counsel and advise in every difficult matter; to comfort under every distress; to supply with all grace in every time of need; and to strengthen and fit for every part and branch of duty. Grace be with you, Amen: which is the apostle's common salutation in all epistles. The Syriac version renders it, “grace be with thee”; but the Greek copies read in the plural, “with you”; which shows that the epistle was designed for the use of the whole church, as well as of Timothy. The subscription follows, which is not in many ancient copies, and is not to be depended on. The second epistle unto Timotheus; so far is right; this is certainly the second…”

“Grace be with you--plural in oldest manuscripts, "with YOU," that is, thee and the members of the Ephesian and neighboring churches. Next: Titus Introduction”

“The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit; - see Galatians 6:18; Romans 15:20. The subscription to this Epistle was not added by Paul himself, nor is there any evidence that it was by an inspired man, and it is of no authority. There is not the slightest evidence that Timothy was “ordained the first bishop of the church of the Ephesians,” or that he was a “bishop” there at all. There is no reason to believe that he was even a “pastor” there, in the technical sense; see the notes on 1 Timothy 1:3. Compare the remarks on the subscriptions to the Epistle to the Romans, 1 Corinthians, and especially Titus. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain.…”

“4:22 The precise phrasing here is unique, perhaps to emphasize what had already been said in 1:6-8; 2:1 (cp. Gal 6:18; Phil 4:23; Phlm 1:25). • with all of you: This letter would be read publicly.”

“The Lord: Mat 28:20; Rom 16:20; Co2 13:14; Gal 6:18; Plm 1:25 Grace: Rom 1:7; Co1 16:23; Eph 6:24; Col 4:18; Ti1 6:21; Pe1 5:14; Rev 22:21 Next: Titus Chapter 1”