Cross references. Romans 16:16 says, “Greet one another with a holy kiss….” To greet with a kiss was a common practice in Bible times, and still is in parts of the world today. 13:12. It was even practiced by “men;” see the note at Luke 22:47-48. "Whedon's Commentary on the Bible". See now how many kiss the porch of this temple in which we are met, some stooping down on purpose, others touching it with their hand and applying their hand to their mouth.”. BibliographyBurkitt, William. One of the 52 churches we visited carried this to an extreme. ii. "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:12". BibliographyRobertson, A.T. "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:12". II, p. 291. 1874-1909. In Peter's first letter written to the churches of Asia Minor he calls them to greet one another with a kiss of love. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ghc/2-corinthians-13.html. ]. 1 Thessalonians 5:26 (KJV) Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. Paul writes of greeting one another with a holy kiss (Rom 16:16; 1 Cor 16:20; 2 Cor 13:12; 1 Thess 5:26), defining the Christian version of cultural custom. All God's people. This was a standard form of greeting. Ant. These concluding salutations are a feature in all groups of S. Paul’s Epistles; 1 Thessalonians 5:26; 1 Corinthians 16:19-20; Romans 16:3-23; Philippians 4:21-22; Colossians 4:10-15; Philemon 1:23; Titus 3:15; 2 Timothy 4:19; 2 Timothy 4:21. ἐν ἁγίῳ φιλήματι. "Greet one another with a holy kiss." The ancients were in the habit before they began their meal to embrace each other, to manifest by that sign their mutual cordiality and friendship; then they contributed their alms, that they might give a substantial proof of what was represented by their kiss of charity. 1863-1878. "Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament". i. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/acc/2-corinthians-13.html. Peter called it the "kiss of love"; but it is called the "holy kiss" elsewhere. Not only are the holy kiss instructions in the context of personal greetings, they are personal greetings. "Gary Hampton Commentary on Selected Books". Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (12) Greet one another with an holy kiss. BibliographyBarnes, Albert. This is the right order here (א BDKP), which in some texts (AFGL) has been altered to ἐν φ. ἁγίῳ, to produce agreement with 1 Corinthians 16:20; Romans 16:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:26, where the order ἐν φ. ἁγίῳ is undisputed. Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tsk/2-corinthians-13.html. BibliographyGill, John. De Orat. With an holy kiss - note, Romans 16:16. Ἀσπάζονται. The liturgical exchange of the Peace (or “the holy Kiss” to use more ancient terminology) goes back to the very earliest possible time. Romans 16:16 - Greet one another with a holy kiss. New York, USA. BibliographyIce, Rhoderick D. "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:12". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/whe/2-corinthians-13.html. Fortunately, few people attended that Sunday, so the number of holy kisses we received was minimal. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/geb/2-corinthians-13.html. “Salute one another with an holy kiss….” (Rom. Paed. 11; Canons of Laodicea, 19; comp. I’ll never forget my first trip to St. Petersburg, Russia with John and Helen Sergey. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bul/2-corinthians-13.html. It is physically pure and morally blameless. Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. It was an ancient custom and of common use, when friends met, for them (as a token of mutual love and friendship) to kiss each other: the Christians used it also at their ecclesiastical assemblings. 2014. And in process of time, from the custom of common life, it was introduced into ecclesiastial assemblies. With an holy kiss - This mode of salutation has been practiced at all times; and particularly in eastern nations. 12 Greet one another with an holy kiss. i. As you say, it's merely the equivalent of a handshake - nothing sexual about it. St. Paul ends both of his epistles to the Corinthians by telling them to “Greet one another with a holy kiss” (1 Corinthians 16:20, 2 Corinthians 13:12), as he also does in his first epistle to the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 5:26). 1 Peter 5:14. 12. Holy Kiss And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him, Acts 20:37 Salute one another with an holy kiss. Greet one another with an holy kiss. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/mpc/2-corinthians-13.html. All the churches of Christ send greetings. The practice was maintained chiefly at the celebration of the Eucharist. When the men of the Temple of the Gospel greeted John, they hugged him and warmly kissed him on the cheek. See Acts 20:1. "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:12". “Greet all God’s people with a holy kiss” In the Western Church it came after the consecration of the elements and the Lord’s Prayer. Let the spirit of friendship live among you, and encourage its continuance by every friendly act. ( The second epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi, a city of Macedonia, by Titus and Lucas. Last Sunday was an amazing day as Christians around the country met to worship the risen Christ. "George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary". "E.W. "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:12". So for example, throughout Russia, Greece, Romania, and the Middle East, it is quite common to see Orthodox Christians greet each other with a kiss - not a big smacker on the lips, mind you, but a light kiss on each cheek. It would appear that the Biblical principle is that believers should greet each other warmly. 18). Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. All Rightes Reserved, Larry Pierce, Winterbourne, Ontario.A printed copy of this work can be ordered from: The Baptist Standard Bearer, 1 Iron Oaks Dr, Paris, AR, 72855. "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:12". BibliographyMeyer, Heinrich. Understand the meaning of Romans 16:16 using all available Bible versions and commentary. 1865-1868. [28] Other references to it in the New Testament are Rom. Romans 16:16. Salute one another - Greet one another in an affectionate mannner; that is, treat each other with kindness and love, and evince all proper marks of affection. Kissing was a common form of greeting in the Middle East at the time these letters were written. Understand the meaning of Romans 16:16 using all available Bible versions and commentary. See Gill on Romans 16:16. Adam Clarke Commentary Salute one another with a holy kiss - In those early times the kiss, as a token of peace, friendship, and brotherly love, was frequent among all people; and the Christians used it in their public assemblies, as well as in their occasional meetings. Greet = Salute. der Chr. Until unity prevailed in the church this kiss was hypocritical. 461) has shown that the ‘kiss of peace’ may have been a custom in the synagogue: there, of course, men would kiss men and women women. Justin Martyr (Apol. 1909-1922. BibliographySchaff, Philip. The New Testament commands brethren to greet each other with an holy kiss (Rom 16:16; 1Co 16:20; 2Co 13:12; 1Th 5:26; 1Pe 5:14). 1 Peter 5:14, KJV: "Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity.Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Greet - Salute; see the note, Romans 16:3. Romans 16:16: 1Co 16:20; 2Co 13:12; 1Th 5:26; 1Pe 5:14; Romans 16:16 in all English translations. What these greetings have in common is that they can be seen. 16:20). (12) Greet one another with an holy kiss.—The tense of the Greek verb indicates that the Apostle is giving directions, not for a normal and, as it were, liturgical usage, but for a single act. John Trapp Complete Commentary. Because kisses were reserved for family, for welcoming them and for departing. Greet One Another with a Holy Kiss: Thoughts on Christian Expressions of Love Peter and Paul giving each other the holy kiss before their martyrdom. Jesus rebuked the Pharisee for withholding the customary kiss of greeting (Luke 7:45), and Judas used it treacherously in the betrayal (Mark 14:44f). Instructions were sent to the churches with this: Another very early testimony regarding this kiss, and the abuses that had crept into the observance of it, was given by Clement of Alexandria, thus: Despite abuses, the custom prevailed until the thirteenth century, when the Western Church abolished it, and substituted "the act of kissing a marble or ivory tablet, upon which some sacred object, such as the crucifixion, had been carved. {See Trapp on "Romans 16:16"} {See Trapp on "1 Corinthians 16:20"}. St. Paul ends both of his epistles to the Corinthians by telling them to “Greet one another with a holy kiss” (1 Corinthians 16:20, 2 Corinthians 13:12), as he also does in his first epistle to the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 5:26). "Salute one another with a holy kiss." BibliographyCoffman, James Burton. There are two important terms to define. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hac/2-corinthians-13.html. 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