V. 24.— Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you. All the Epistles were addressed to the Churches, and thus we are guarded against the error of considering the clergy, as they have been improperly called, as in themselves constituting the Church. The brethren are directed to salute their pastors, overseers, or rulers. Respect to them is intimately connected with the peace of the Church, 1 Thessalonians 5:13. The Apostle adds, “ and all the saints.” He also sends the salutation of the brethren in Italy, which shows the Epistle was written from thence.