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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."
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.
Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send greetings. New Living Translation. Greet each other with a sacred kiss. All the churches of Christ send you their greetings. English Standard Version. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
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.
Paul likely refers to it as a "holy" kiss to set it apart from other kinds of kissing. Paul also offers general greetings to the church in Rome from all the Christian churches he has been associated with.
Greet one another with a holy kiss. All God’s people here send their greetings. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
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.
