Commentaries:
Barnes' Notes
The salutation by the hand of me Paul - Probably the rest of the Epistle was written by an amanuensis. As was his custom, Paul affixed his own hand to it in the form of a salutation; compare the I Corinthians 16:21 note; II Thessalonians 3:17 note.
Remember my bonds - Also evidently written by his own hand, to make the injunction more impressive; compare the notes at Hebrews 13:3. The meaning is, that they should not forget him in his confinement. They should remember that he was suffering on their account (Notes, Colossians 1:24), and that he was entitled to every expression of sympathy and love.
Grace be with you - Notes, Romans 16:20.
The subscription to this Epistle is undoubtedly correct. See the Introduction.
Other Barnes' Notes entries containing Colossians 4:18:
Acts 28:31
Romans 16:22
1 Corinthians 1:1
1 Corinthians 16:21
2 Timothy 1:8
2 Timothy 1:16
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