¹⁷ I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is the mark in every letter of mine; it is the way I write.

²¹ I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.

The Judgment at Christ’s Coming

⁵ 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.^(A)

¹⁸ I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.^[a](A)

¹⁸ also take these ten cheeses to the commander of their thousand. See how your brothers fare, and bring some token from them.”^(A)

¹² 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^(A)