1 Thessalonians 5:26

26 Greet all the brothers and sisters 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 this.
25 Beloved, pray for us.
26 Greet all the brothers and sisters with a holy kiss.
27 I solemnly command you by the Lord that this letter be read to all of them.
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

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