Bible Strands
1 Peter 5:14
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter writes to dispersed believers in Asia Minor, closing his letter after outlining elder conduct and communal humility. He conveys greetings from the church in Babylon and his associate Mark.
The words — The imperative ἀσπασασθε (aspasasthe) means "do greet," paired with φιλῆματι (philēmati), literally "a kiss," qualified by ἀγάπης (agapēs), "of love." The closing noun εἰρήνη (eirēnē), "peace," is addressed to ὑμῖν πᾶσιν (humin pasin), "to you all."
The thread — The greeting formula mirrors Romans 16:16, which commands a holy kiss among believers, while the peace blessing aligns with Ephesians 6:23. The phrase "who are in Christ" echoes the positional security described in Romans 8:1.
Why it lands — The text commands tangible mutual affection and pronounces peace upon the entire community united with Christ. It requires readers to enact concrete fellowship and ground their identity in their union with Christ rather than external conditions.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Cross-references
- Romans 16:16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send you greetings.
- Ephesians 6:23 Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
- Romans 1:7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 16:20 All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
- John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
- 2 Corinthians 13:12 Greet one another with a holy kiss.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.
- John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
- John 20:19 It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.