1 Thess. ”Greet One Another with a Holy Kiss” July 1, 2020 by Jed Brown The above command comes at the very end of 1 Corinthians, the letter written by Paul to the church in Corinth. 2 Corinthians 13:13. "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". In a short while this practice would be widespread in the church – it came to be known as the osculum pacis, the “kiss … They are visible. Greet = Salute. Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. Read verse in New International Version 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. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/geb/2-corinthians-13.html. 16:20). All God's people. BibliographyAlford, Henry. 1 Peter 5:14. BibliographyClarke, Adam. "[29] It is plain that Paul was not here commanding a form of greeting, but regulating a custom that already existed. 1863-1878. Charles Schribner's Sons. Go to, To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use our convenient, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament, Expository Notes with Practical Observations on the New Testament, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges, Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, Gary Hampton Commentary on Selected Books, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible. It is still observed in the Coptic and the Russian churches. I. (de Orat. Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary. And I would say that has at least three implications for us. See Gill on Romans 16:16. 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. 17 Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. And Paul says, you – do that, with that brother or sister you hardly know, but with whom you share a singular, eternal bond, in the blood of Christ – greet them as if that’s true. One of the 52 churches we visited carried this to an extreme. Verse 12 They should greet each other as friends and brethren. 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. 18). In doing so, he repeats what he had said in 1Corinthians 16:20. All the brethren greet you. It would appear that the Biblical principle is that believers should greet each other warmly. This was a standard form of greeting. All the churches of Christ greet you." Athenagoras Legat. Peter called it the "kiss of love"; but it is called the "holy kiss" elsewhere. 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). This form of brotherly greeting, however, existed long before Christianity. College Press, Joplin, MO. For details see Suicer s.v. 15:16,1Cor. κ. τ. λ.: salute one another with a holy kiss. In 1 Peter 1:14, called the kiss of charity. Contextual Overview 11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Alt. The ἐν marks that, in and by which the salutation was expressed. “Salute one another with an holy kiss….” (Rom. May God save us from situations and keep us safe in circumstances where there is no holy kiss. "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:12". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ebc/2-corinthians-13.html. Used by Permission. Less than 1 mile from the EKU campus. In the “Apostolic Constitutions” it is enjoined that, before the communion, the clergy kiss the bishop, the laymen amongst each other, and so the women. Romans 16:16 - Greet one another with a holy kiss. Paul does not add salutations to individuals by name; these Titus might orally convey, and the apostle himself came, in fact, soon after (Acts 20:2). "Coffman Commentaries on the Old and New Testament". 1 Peter 5:14, KJV: "Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity.Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. May God enable us to live, study, and work with people and in communities where we greet each other with a holy kiss. BibliographyBurkitt, William. In New Testament times, the holy kiss was a sign of greeting, much like the modern handshake. Not only are the holy kiss instructions in the context of personal greetings, they are personal greetings. All the churches of Christ send greetings." Chrysostom explains the kiss by a custom which is probably of later origin, viz. In the New Testament, believers in Jesus Christ are commanded several times to express their real affection for other believers in physical, fraternal ways. With a holy kiss (εν αγιωι πιληματι — en hagiōi philēmati). https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/scn/2-corinthians-13.html. Tertullian, who calls it osculum pacis, regards it as essential to the perfection of Christian worship. 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. Amazing. Amen. aspazomai. Alex. 2014. The are entirely personal and not … 12 Greet one another with an holy kiss. In the Jewish synagogues where the sexes were separated, men kissed men, the women, women. It symbolized the forgiveness, reconciliation, unity, and fellowship that existed between the people who kissed each other. 1 Corinthians 15:20, οἱ ἀδελφοὶ πάντες. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. It may be noted as the survival of a residuum of the old practice, that when the usage was suppressed by the Western Church, in the thirteenth century, it was replaced by the act of kissing a marble or ivory tablet, on which some sacred subject, such as the Crucifixion, had been carved, which was passed from one to another, and was known as the osculatorium, or “kissing instrument.”. p. 902.; Scudamore, Notitia Eucharistica, pp. "Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament". Kiss n.- 1. Peter and Paul giving each other the holy kiss before their martyrdom. And yet we feel free to totally ignore this command. The greetings at the end of epistles are personal greetings from the writer to brethren he knows, loves, is thinking about, and is praying for. Barnes' Notes on the Bible. BibliographyRobertson, A.T. "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:12". Within our divided denominations can we envision the members of opposed factions and caucuses coming … It is signaculum orationis, and quae oratio cum divortio sancti osculi integra? 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. "E.W. BibliographyGill, John. In doing so, he repeats what he had said in 1Corinthians 16:20. 2 Corinthians 13:12. ἀσπάσασθε ἀλλήλ. See the note on Romans 16:16. 2012. Many people throughout the world still show non-sexual physical affection to those they are fond of, and to family members, by kisses on one or both cheeks in greetings. Copyright StatementJames Burton Coffman Commentaries reproduced by permission of Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. BibliographyBullinger, Ethelbert William. [33] E. H. Plumptre, Ellicott's Commentary (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1959), Vol. Ver. Commentators offer two perspectives: 1) that this was a greeting performed in coordination with the liturgical rites of the church (i.e., the Lord's Supper); 2) it was simply a standard greeting performed at normal greeting times. 1 Peter 5:14 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 5:14, NIV: "Greet one another with a kiss of love.Peace to all of you who are in Christ." … 15 Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the saints with them. It was one of the earliest of ritual observances. 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. As you say, it's merely the equivalent of a handshake - nothing sexual about it. Renewal 1960. All the churches of Christ send greetings. Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. 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). "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:12". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/dcc/2-corinthians-13.html. BibliographyConstable, Thomas. VIII, p. 416. Greet one another with a holy kiss - Use every means by which a good understanding may be brought about. 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.”. And Peter says to greet one another with a kiss of love (1 Peter 5:14). Let the spirit of friendship live among you, and encourage its continuance by every friendly act. "The Bible Study New Testament". The Christians in Macedonia (2 Corinthians 7:5-7). Copyright StatementThe New John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible Modernised and adapted for the computer by Larry Pierce of Online Bible. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/mpc/2-corinthians-13.html. II. BibliographyMeyer, Heinrich. 14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. All the churches of Christ send you greetings. With a holy kiss] A custom proper to those times. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/gsb/2-corinthians-13.html. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/rwp/2-corinthians-13.html. 1599-1645. Next in this commentary series on the Divine Liturgy I would like examine the Peace and the Creed. It was obvious of itself to the readers that they were not saluted by all Christians generally (Theodoret). I’ll never forget my first trip to St. Petersburg, Russia with John and Helen Sergey. The Expositor's Greek Testament. Read Romans 16 verse 16 with historical bible commentary, in-depth study discussion, and advanced version comparisons. Copyright � Broadman Press 1932,33, Renewal 1960. (Alonzo Rodriguez, 16th century, Museo Regionale diMessina). 1 Peter 5:14 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 5:14, NIV: "Greet one another with a kiss of love.Peace to all of you who are in Christ." 5:26. Well, the first thing we need to do is to examine the Greek word that has been translated as "kiss" and to see if this Greek word is used elsewhere in the scriptures and how. Fortunately, few people attended that Sunday, so the number of holy kisses we received was minimal. Carver said the practice came from "the Jewish synagogues, where the sexes were segregated in worship. A holy kiss – What is it? A brotherly kiss. 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.” The deacons were to watch that there was no disorder during the act (8:57). BibliographyTorrey, R. A. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bnb/2-corinthians-13.html. BibliographyBarnes, Albert. Conybeare (Expositor, 1894, i. It long continued in the Eastern Church, and up to a pretty late period even in the Western, but gradually and properly died away as manners changed, and the significance of it ceased. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1956), Vol. 11; Canons of Laodicea, 19; comp. 2 Corinthians 13:12. It was dropped because of charges made against the Christians by the pagans. "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:12". 13 All the saints salute you. It was even practiced by “men;” see the note at Luke 22:47-48. 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. 1874-1909. Now I've already told you that the command to love one another is the most frequently repeated one another … https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ice/2-corinthians-13.html. Romans 16:16 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Romans 16:16, NIV: "Greet one another with a holy kiss. Greet one another with a holy kiss! The minister told us to “greet one another with a holy kiss.” It was a bit creepy, marking one of my more uncomfortable moments that year. Romans 16:16. "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:12". BibliographyPoole, Matthew, "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:12". See Acts 20:1. BibliographyNicol, W. Robertson, M.A., L.L.D. 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). There are two important terms to define. c. 14) as unsuitable for a day of mourning. The practice was maintained chiefly at the celebration of the Eucharist. 16:20). in the place whence the Epistle was written. I guess they weren't a very warm and welcoming congregation. It was, perhaps, natural, that the counsel should be taken as a rubric, even at the cost of its losing its real significance, and becoming a stereotyped formula. "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:12". 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). Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (12) Greet one another with an holy kiss. Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". Salute one another with an holy hiss. Understand the meaning of Romans 16:16 using all available Bible versions and commentary. Paul's reference to the "holy" kiss thus contained an embryonic warning of things to come. 2 Corinthians 13:12 (KJV) Greet one another with an holy kiss. Ant. The minister told us to “greet one another with a holy kiss.” It was a bit creepy, marking one of my more uncomfortable moments that year. In the Latin Church, after the end of the thirteenth century, there was substituted for it a piece of the altar furniture called a Pax (peace ), which was given to the deacon with the words Peace to thee and to the Church. BibliographyWhedon, Daniel. All the saints salute you. II, p. 291. With an holy kiss - note, Romans 16:16. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/acc/2-corinthians-13.html. 1832. It is how the greeting is to be done. We know that the admonition to greet other believers affectionately is for all believers because Paul tells other local churches the same thing (for example, 1 Cor. The “Greet one another with an holy kiss” commandment should be obeyed in the same manner that other “one another” commandments are obeyed---willingly, with some qualifications. (Broomall) Commentary: “Greeting, by means of a kiss, appears to have been a common practice in the early church, and to have been followed for some centuries after the beginning of the Christian area. 2. BibliographyEllicott, Charles John. 1. "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:12". BibliographyBeza, Theodore. "The New John Gill Exposition of the Entire Bible". i. 57, viii. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ghc/2-corinthians-13.html. Barnes' Notes on the Bible. And in process of time, from the custom of common life, it was introduced into ecclesiastial assemblies. Think of the germ theory of disease and that kissing tablet! 1859. 12. "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:12". 1909-1922. That command is not only found in 1 Corinthians. 1 Peter 5:14, ESV: "Greet one another with the kiss of love.Peace to all of you who are in Christ." What does it mean to us to greet one another with a holy kiss? "Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:12". All the churches of Christ send greetings. With an holy kiss - This mode of salutation has been practiced at all times; and particularly in eastern nations. Potter). Romans 16:16, ESV: "Greet one another with a holy kiss. See Poole on "Romans 16:16". Philippians 4:22). Several New Testament letters conclude by urging believers to “Greet one another with a holy kiss.” (Romans 16:16, 1 Corinthians 16:20, 2 Corinthians 13:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:26, 1 Peter 5:14). On Good Friday it was omitted in commemoration of Judas' kiss. In the West the practice survives among the Glassites or Sandemanians. Because kisses were reserved for family, for welcoming them and for departing. The kiss was a solemn token of that ἀγάπην ἔχειν ἐν ἀλλήλοις (John 13:35), by which Christ’s true disciples were to be known; of τὸ ἀλλήλους ἀγαπᾷν (Romans 13:8), which is the Christian’s ceaseless debt.