Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you. Truth to Learn The early church employed a kiss as a customary greeting. Behind the Words “Greet” is from aspadzomai, meaning “to enfold in the arms” or as we would say, “to hug,” which we learned...
1 Peter 5:14 – Hugs and Peace
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ. Truth to Learn Peter encourages brotherly love and offers peace to all Christians. Behind the Words “Kiss” is translated from the Greek word philema, which is derived from phileō, meaning “to be a...
1 Thessalonians 5:26 – A Holy Kiss?
Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. Truth to Learn The early church employed a kiss as a customary greeting. Behind the Words “Greet” is from aspadzomai, meaning “to enfold in the arms” or as we would say, “to hug.” But, it can also mean “to salute,” “to...
1 Thessalonians 5:26 – A Holy Kiss?
Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss. Truth to Learn The early church employed a kiss as a customary greeting. Behind the Words “Greet” is from aspadzomai, meaning “to enfold in the arms” or as we would say, “to hug.” But, it can also mean “to salute,” “to welcome,”...
Romans 16:16 – A Holy Kiss?
Romans 16:16 - A Holy Kiss? Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you. Truth to Learn The early church employed a kiss as a customary greeting. Behind the Words “Greet” is from aspadzomai, meaning “to enfold in the arms” or as we would say,...
Romans 16:9 – Hugs and Kisses
Romans 16:9 - Hugs and Kisses Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved. Truth to Learn Family members greet one another with signs of affection. Behind the Words The word “greet,” which we looked at back in verse three, is aspadzomai, which refers specifically to greeting...