Charles Spurgeon Commentary 1 Thessalonians 5:23-26

"And the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved entire, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is he that calleth you, who will also do it. Brethren, pray for us. Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss." — 1 Thessalonians 5:23-26 (ASV)

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. Brethren, pray for us. Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.

Give one another a hearty shake of the hands. That is the western interpretation of the eastern form. Outward forms differ.

The inward sense abides the same. Let brotherly love continue in a hearty friendliness among yourselves.