Paul's Last Words

It is interesting to look at the final verses that Paul writes in his letters. It is safe to assume that Paul wanted to say something significant at the conclusion of his messages to his friends. The apostle appears to be stressing the grace of God through Jesus Christ. Paul writes "Jesus Christ (or Christ Jesus)" 10 times and "grace" 11 times. Since Paul thinks the grace of Christ is so significant, we should as well. Do we live like it in the way we interact with God and others?

Romans 16:7, "to God, alone wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen."

I Corinthians 16:24, "My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen."

II Corinthians 13:14, "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen."

Galatians 6:18, "Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen."

Ephesians 6:24, "Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen."

Philippians 4:23, "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen."

Colossians 4:18, "This salutation by my own hand -- Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen."

I Thessalonians 5:28, "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen."

II Thessalonians 3:18, "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen."

I Timothy 6:21, "by professing it some have strayed concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen."

II Timothy 4:22, "The Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Grace be with you. Amen."

Titus 3:15, "All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen."

Philemon 1:25, "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen."