Bible Strands
1 Thessalonians 5:28
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Thessalonian believers immediately after commanding them to circulate this letter to all the brothers. He concludes the epistle with a direct benediction.
The words — The Greek χάρις (charis) and μετά (meta) anchor the phrase, literally rendering "grace [be] with" the recipients.
The thread — This closing formula repeats in Romans 16:20 and 2 Thessalonians 3:18, while Romans 1:7 establishes the paired standard of grace and peace for epistolary correspondence.
Why it lands — The text places the audience under the ongoing favor of Jesus Christ rather than their own merit. It requires the reader to acknowledge that divine grace is the final and operative reality governing their conduct.
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The Greek words
King James Version
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. The first epistle unto the Thessalonians was written from Athens.
Cross-references
- Romans 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.
- Romans 1:7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Romans 16:23 Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus.