Greet all the brothers and sisters with a holy kiss.
Parallel translations
- WEB Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
- KJV Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
- BSB Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
- NKJV Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.
- NLT Greet all the brothers and sisters with a sacred kiss.
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Quick answer
Paul instructs the believers to greet one another with a holy kiss, a customary sign of Christian love and unity.
Overview
The "holy kiss" was a culturally familiar greeting that Paul sanctifies as an expression of sincere family affection among believers. It signals the warm, reconciled fellowship that should mark the church. While the cultural form varies across times and places, the abiding command is genuine, holy love between fellow members of Christ's family.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Rom 16:16Greet one another with a holy kiss. The assemblies of Christ greet you.
- 1 Cor 16:20All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
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