Matthew Poole and continuators on Colossians 4:18

18 The salutation by the hand of me Paul . Remember my bonds. Grace be with you Amen .

The Apostle having them on his heart, and here (as elsewhere) likely having used an Amanuensis to pen the Body of his Epistle, to prevent fraud and forgery he dot subscribe his Salutation and Apostolical Benediction with his own hand which was well known, Rom. 16.22. 1 Cor. 16.21. Gal. 6.11. Philem. 19. 2 Thess. 2.2. & 3.17.

Importuning them to be very mindfull of his imprisonment in their prayers, v. 3. Heb. 13.3. imitating his constancy and patience if called to suffer see, Phil. 1.14. his suffering[illegible: 1 letter] being an excellent seal to the truth of his Gospel, and his ardent affection to them and other Gentiles, for whose sake he was in bonds.

Then earnestly praying that the special grace and favour of God the Father in the [illegible: 2 letters]rd Jesus Christ might be ever present with them, see Rom. 16.24. 1 Cor. 16.23, 24. Phil. 4.23.

In Testimony of the reality of his desire, and assurance to be heard, he concludes (as elsewhere) with Amen.