1Th 5:26 | TNotes | STEP | 5:26 a sacred kiss (see also Rom 16:16 ; 1 Cor 16:20 ; 2 Cor 13:12 ; 1 Pet 5:14 ): Kissing on the cheek or forehead was a common form of greeting that reflected such sentiments as honor, friendship, and love among family members (Mark 14:44-45 ; Luke 7:36-47 ; 15:20 ; Acts 20:37 ).

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bRom 16:16►

c1 Cor 16:20►

d2 Cor 13:12►

e1 Pet 5:14►

fMark 14:44-45►

gLuke 7:36-47►

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iActs 20:37►

‏ 1 Thessalonians 5:26

5:26 ^a a sacred kiss (see also Rom 16:16 ^b; 1 Cor 16:20 ^c; 2 Cor 13:12 ^d; 1 Pet 5:14 ^e): Kissing on the cheek or forehead was a common form of greeting that reflected such sentiments as honor, friendship, and love among family members (Mark 14:44-45 ^f; Luke 7:36-47 ^g; 15:20 ^h; Acts 20:37 ⁱ).