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A Sincere Sign of Love
Commentators explain that the 'kiss of love' was a common, affectionate greeting in the early church. It was meant to be a sincere and holy expression of genuine brotherly love, not an empty compliment. Scholars note that this practice was later modified due to potential misuse but its original purpose was to be a clear, physical sign of Christian community.
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1 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Peter 5:14
18th Century
Theologian
Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. A kiss of love; a common method of affectionate salutation in the times of the apost…
AT Robertson
On 1 Peter 5:14
With a kiss of love (εν φιληματ αγαπης). As in 1 Corinthians 16:20. The abuse of this custom led to its confinement to…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Peter 5:14
19th Century
Bishop
Kiss of charity.—Not only does he wish them to receive the greetings of the Roman Church, but to display their brotherly love to …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Peter 5:14
The formal kiss was common among early Christians as an expression of love in the church. From the third century A. D., the sexes were separated in…
John Gill
On 1 Peter 5:14
17th Century
Pastor
Greet you one another with a kiss of charity
The Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Arabic versions read, "with an holy kiss…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Peter 5:10–14
17th Century
Minister
In conclusion, the apostle prays to God for them, as the God of all grace. 'Perfect' implies their progress towards perfection. 'Establish' signifi…