1 Thessalonians 5:26

26 Greet all God’s people with a holy kiss.

1 Thessalonians 5:26 in Other Translations

KJV
26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
ESV
26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
NLT
26 Greet all the brothers and sisters with a sacred kiss.
MSG
26 Greet all the Christians there with a holy embrace.
CSB
26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.

1 Thessalonians 5:26 Meaning and Commentary

1 Thessalonians 5:26

Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
] In opposition, to an unchaste and hypocritical one. His meaning is, that they would salute the members of the church in his name, and give his Christian love and affections to them. And his view is to recommend to them brotherly love to each other, and to stir them up to the mutual exercise of it more and more.

1 Thessalonians 5:26 In-Context

24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.
25 Brothers and sisters, pray for us.
26 Greet all God’s people with a holy kiss.
27 I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

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