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So in the Apostolic Constitutions (possibly of the third century) we find the rubric, "Let the deacons say to all, 'Salute ye one another with a holy kiss:' and let the clergy salute the bishop, the men of the laity salute the men, the women the women."
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2 Corinthians 13:12.As to the saluting by the holy kiss, see...
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Greet one another with an holy kiss. New King James Version...
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12 NIV - 2 Corinthians 13:12 Greet one another with a holy...
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22 sty 2024 · In Romans 16:16, the apostle Paul issues a directive to “greet one another with a holy kiss.” In this article, we will examine the early Christian practice of kissing one another and how contemporary believers should understand and apply this directive.
--As a mark of brotherly feeling among themselves, St. Paul desires those who are assembled at the reading of his Epistle to greet each other in a Christian way. It is to be their own act and not a salutation coming from him.
NLT Greet each other with a sacred kiss. All the churches of Christ send you their greetings.
The holy kiss is an ancient traditional Christian greeting, also called the kiss of peace or kiss of charity, and sometimes the "brother kiss" (among men), or the "sister kiss" (among women).
Paul now tells them to greet each other with a "holy kiss." In that era, a quick kiss on either one or both cheeks was a common greeting between friends and family. In some cultures, even in the modern world, brief kisses on the cheeks are still used as a friendly, non-romantic greeting.
16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you. Avoid Divisive Persons. 17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.
