King James Bible
"Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen."
Paul addresses the Galatian believers as family, using a term of endearment despite the stern corrections throughout the letter. This single word signals reconciliation and reminds them they remain beloved members of God's household. Paul invokes Christ's unmerited favor to rest upon their inner being, not just external circumstances. After defending justification by grace throughout Galatians, he concludes by blessing them with the very grace that saves and sustains. This Hebrew affirmation meaning 'so be it' seals the letter with authority and finality. It transforms the preceding benediction from mere wish to prophetic declaration, typical of Paul's apostolic confidence.