Luk 7:45, Rom 16:16, 1Cor 16:20, 2Cor 13:12 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 45. Thou gavest me no kiss. The kiss was a token of affection or a common mode of salutation, and Simon had even neglected this mark or welcoming him to his house. It was often used among men as a sign of salutation. Comp. . Hath not ceased to kiss my feet . How striking the difference between the conduct of Simon and this woman! He , with all the richness of a splendid preparation, had omitted the common marks of regard and affection. She , in humility, had bowed at his feet, had watered them with tears, and had not ceased to kiss them. The most splendid entertainments do not always express the greatest welcome. There may be in such entertainments much insincerity--much seeking of popularity or some other motive; but no such motive could have operated in inducing a broken-hearted sinner to wash the Saviour's feet with tears.

Luke 7:45

Verse 45. Thou gavest me no kiss. The kiss was a token of affection or a common mode of salutation, and Simon had even neglected this mark or welcoming him to his house. It was often used among men as a sign of salutation. Comp. Gen 33:4, Ex 18:7, Mt 26:49.

Hath not ceased to kiss my feet. How striking the difference between the conduct of Simon and this woman! He, with all the richness of a splendid preparation, had omitted the common marks of regard and affection. She, in humility, had bowed at his feet, had watered them with tears, and had not ceased to kiss them. The most splendid entertainments do not always express the greatest welcome. There may be in such entertainments much insincerity--much seeking of popularity or some other motive; but no such motive could have operated in inducing a broken-hearted sinner to wash the Saviour's feet with tears.

Romans 16:16

Verse 16. Salute one another. Greet one another in an affectionate manner; that is, treat each other with kindness and love, and evince all proper marks of affection.

With an holy kiss. This mode of salutation has been practised at all times; and particularly in eastern nations. It was even practised by men. Lk 22:47,48. The use of the word holy here serves to denote that Paul intended it as an expression of Christian affection; and to guard against all improper familiarity and scandal. It was common, according to Justin Martyr, (Apology,) for the early Christians to practise it in their religious assemblies.

The churches of Christ. That is, the churches in the vicinity of the place where the apostle wrote this epistle; probably the churches particularly in Achaia.

(y) "The churches of Christ" 1Cor 16:20, 1Pet 5:14

1 Corinthians 16:20

Verse 20. All the brethren, etc. All the Christians with whom Paul was connected in Ephesus. They felt a deep interest in the church at Corinth, and sent to them Christian salutations.

With an holy kiss. Rom 16:16.

(*) "greet" "salute"

2 Corinthians 13:12

Verse 12. Greet. Salute. Rom 16:3. With an holy kiss. Rom 16:16.

(b) "Greet" Rom 16:16