1 Thessalonians 5:26

26 Greet all the Christians there with a holy embrace.

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 called you is completely dependable. If he said it, he'll do it!
25 Friends, keep up your prayers for us.
26 Greet all the Christians there with a holy embrace.
27 And make sure this letter gets read to all the brothers and sisters. Don't leave anyone out.
28 The amazing grace of Jesus Christ be with you!
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.