The grace, etc.] the fullest of St. Paul's benedictions. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ] see 2 Corinthians 8:9. The love of God] Perhaps including both the sense of His love for us and the love which He inspires in us. The communion of the Holy Ghost] the sense of His presence and guidance. Be with you all] The prayer is for all, those who rebelled as well as those who continued faithful.

The subscription in AV, 'The second Epistle.. was written from Philippi,' etc., is of no authority whatever. For the places where the two parts were written see Intro.

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