And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

'bruise' -4937. suntribo soon-tree'-bo; from 4862 and the base of 5147; to crush completely, i.e. to shatter (literally or figuratively): -break (in pieces), broken to shivers (+ -hearted), bruise.

'Satan was bruised, decisively, at Golgotha (Genesis 3:15). He is bruised again and again in each victory of God's people. The reference seems to be that the saints will triumph over the dividers.' (McGuiggan p. 445)

GREETINGS FROM PAUL'S COMPANIONS:

'Paul sends greetings from various friends who are with him at the time of writing.' (F.F. Bruce p. 278)

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