1 Thessalonians 5:26

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

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1 Thessalonians 5:26 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.

English Standard Version (ESV)

26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.

New Living Translation (NLT)

26 Greet all the brothers and sisters with a sacred kiss.

The Message Bible (MSG)

26 Greet all the Christians there with a holy embrace.

American Standard Version (ASV)

26 Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.

GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)

26 Greet all the brothers and sisters with a holy kiss.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

26 Greet all the believers 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.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

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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.

Cross References 1

1. S Romans 16:16