1 Thessalonians 5:26
Final Blessings and Instructions · 1 Thessalonians 5:23–28
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Modern
Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
Traditional
Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
Literal
Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
Latin
Salutate fratres omnes in osculo sancto.
Original
Greek
English
Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
Notes
a holy kiss (see also Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:12; 1 Peter 5:14): People often greeted each other by kissing on the cheek or forehead. This showed honor, friendship, and love among family members (Mark 14:44–45; Luke 7:36–47; 15:20; Acts 20:37).
Greek and Roman letters ended with a wish for the recipient's good health. Jewish letters concluded with a blessing of peace. Paul ends his letter with a Christian version of these practices.
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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Thessalonians Kiss, Kiss of Peace