Paul’s letters cover different problems, different people, and different churches, but every letter ends with the same sentiment.
GRACE
Without grace, there is no salvation. Grace is the Gospel in a single word.
| Letter | Benediction |
|---|---|
| Romans | “The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.” (16:20) |
| 1 Corinthians | “The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.” (16:23) |
| 2 Corinthians | “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.” (13:14) |
| Galatians | “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.” (6:18) |
| Ephesians | “Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love.” (6:24) |
| Philippians | “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.” (4:23) |
| Colossians | “I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my imprisonment. Grace be with you.” (4:18) |
| 1 Thessalonians | “May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.” (5:28) |
| 2 Thessalonians | “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.” (3:18) |
| 1 Timothy | “The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.” (6:21) |
| 2 Timothy | “The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.” (4:22) |
| Titus | “Grace be with you all.” (3:15) |
| Philemon | “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.” (25) |
Need a victory today? I think you’ll get these right. Easy-peasy two-question quiz: Paul’s Benedictions.