1 Thessalonians 5:26-28
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
IV. Final Greeting
26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.[a] 27 I adjure you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the brothers. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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- 5:26 Kiss: the holy embrace (see Rom 16:16; 1 Cor 16:20; 2 Cor 13:12; 1 Pt 5:14) was a greeting of respect and affection, perhaps given during a liturgy at which Paul’s letter would have been read.
1 Thessalonians 5:26-28
New International Version
26 Greet all God’s people with a holy kiss.(A) 27 I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.(B)
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.(C)
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