KJV ORIGINAL
Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Give all the believers a holy kiss when you greet them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Show genuine love and respect when you connect with your faith community.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Thessalonian church, a young community of believers facing persecution and needing encouragement to maintain unity. He instructed them to greet one another with a holy kiss, a customary practice in Greco-Roman culture that was adapted by early Christians to symbolize pure, brotherly affection and spiritual solidarity. This greeting helped reinforce the idea of the church as a family bound by faith in Christ.
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