Hebrews 13:25

New Testament Epistle (General) ASV (1901)

What does Hebrews 13:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Grace be with you all. Amen.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Grace be with you all. Amen.
Hebrews 13:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Hebrews 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
25Grace be with you all. Amen.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Grace be with you all, Amen.] Which is the apostle's usual salutation in all his epistles, (<530317>2 Thessalonians 3:17,18) in which he wishes renewed discoveries of the love and favour of God; fresh communications of grace from Christ; an abundant supply of the spirit of grace; an increase of internal grace and external gifts; and a continuance of the Gospel of the grace of God. Of “Amen”, (see Gill on “<581321>Hebrews 13:21”). The subscription of this epistle is, written to the Hebrews from Italy by Timothy; in the Alexandrian copy it is, “written to the Hebrews from Rome”; which is very probable, since the Italian brethren send their salutations in it; and the words, “by Timothy”, are…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Paul's characteristic salutation in every one of his other thirteen Epistles, as he says himself, Co1 16:21, Co1 16:23; Col 4:18; Th2 3:17. It is found in no Epistle written by any other apostle in Paul's lifetime. It is used in Rev 22:21, written subsequently, and in CLEMENT OF ROME. Being known to be his badge, it is not used by others in his lifetime. The Greek here is, "The grace (namely, of our Lord Jesus Christ) be with you all." Next: James Introduction”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Grace be with you all - notes, Romans 16:20, Romans 16:24. The subscription at the close of the Epistle “written to the Hebrews from Italy by Timothy,” like the other subscriptions, is of no authority; see notes at the end of 1 Cor. It is demonstrably erroneous here, for it is expressly said by the author of the Epistle that at the time he wrote it, Timothy was absent; Hebrews 13:23. In regard to the time and place of writing it, see the Introduction, section 4. At the close of this exposition, it is not improper to refer the reader to the remarks on its design at the end of the introduction, section 6. Having passed through the exposition, we may see more clearly the importance of the views…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“\- Grace be with you all - St. Paul's usual benediction. God apply it to our hearts! Next: James Chapter 1”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Rom 1:7, Rom 16:20, Rom 16:24; Eph 6:24; Ti2 4:22; Tit 3:15; Rev 22:21 Next: James Introduction”
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