KJV ORIGINAL
Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Show each other real love when you greet one another. May peace be with all of you who belong to Christ Jesus.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Love each other genuinely and let God's peace fill your community.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Apostle Peter wrote this letter to various Christian communities, primarily Gentiles, scattered across Roman provinces in Asia Minor during the mid-60s AD. It was written to encourage Christians enduring suffering and social pressure for their faith, urging them to persevere and live righteously amidst persecution.
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