1. Galatians 6:11 (ESV)
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Why does Paul draw attention to the large letters that he is using?

Galatians 6:11 (ESV)

11 See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand.

The large letters most likely signify the importance of the conclusion. Paul wants the Galatians to pay careful attention to his final words. 1 He assumes that they will see the big letters he is using in the conclusion (an implicit suggestion that the letter would be taken to different churches before it was copied by a scribe). 2

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