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A Kiss of Spiritual Unity
Commentators explain that the 'holy kiss' was more than a simple greeting. It was a common practice in the ancient East that the early church adopted to publicly express Christian love and unity. By calling it 'holy,' Paul emphasized that this act symbolized their shared spiritual bond in Christ, not just earthly friendship.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 16:20
18th Century
Theologian
All the brethren, and so on. This refers to all the Christians with whom Paul was connected in Ephesus. They felt a deep interest in the c…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 16:20
With a holy kiss (εν φιληματ αγιω). In the synagogue men kissed men and women kissed women. This was the Christian custom at a lat…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 16:20
19th Century
Bishop
A holy kiss.—The kiss was the ordinary form of affectionate greeting in the East. The Church adopted it; and when in this way int…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 16:20
Characteristically Paul concludes with a series of final greetings. First, he wants the Corinthians to know that the churches of Asia are intereste…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 16:20
16th Century
Theologian
Salute one another with a holy kiss. The practice of kissing was very common among the Jews, as is evident from the Scriptures. In Gre…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 16:20
17th Century
Pastor
All the brethren greet you
Either the brethren, the members of the church at Ephesus; or the apostle's brethren in t…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 16:19–24
17th Century
Minister
Christianity by no means destroys civility. Religion should promote a courteous and obliging disposition towards all. Those who take encouragement …