Bible Strands
Colossians 4:18
This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Colossian believers immediately after instructing Archippus to complete his ministry, signing the final greeting with his own name. He identifies himself as the physical writer to authenticate the closing.
The words — μνημονεῦτε (mnēmoneuete) translates literally as "do remember," and χειρὶ (cheiri) means "hand," both anchoring the verse in Paul's personal, physical authorship.
The thread — The command to remember prisoners appears in Hebrews 13:3, the handwritten greeting formula matches 1 Corinthians 16:21, and the closing grace blessing parallels 1 Timothy 6:21.
Why it lands — The text demands practical remembrance of Paul's imprisonment and acceptance of the closing grace blessing before any personal application.
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The Greek words
King James Version
The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen. Written from Rome to the Colossians by Tychicus and Onesimus.
Cross-references
- Hebrews 13:3 Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.
- 1 Corinthians 16:21 This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.
- 1 Timothy 6:21 which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.
- 2 Timothy 4:22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
- Hebrews 13:25 Grace be with all of you.
- Philippians 1:7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
- 2 Timothy 1:8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.
- Titus 3:15 All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.
- Romans 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
- 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.