1 Thessalonians 5:26
“Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.”
What does 1 Thessalonians 5:26 mean?
In Paul's time, a kiss on the cheek was a common greeting between friends and family, much like a handshake or hug today. When he calls it "holy," he's emphasizing that this simple gesture should reflect genuine love and respect for one another in the church community. He's reminding the Thessalonians that even ordinary greetings matter when they come from a heart committed to caring for each other. For us, this translates to treating our church family and friends with warmth and authentic affection, however that looks in our own culture.