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1 Corinthians 16:20

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does 1 Corinthians 16:20 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.
1 Corinthians 16:20 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Corinthians 16

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
17And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they supplied.
18For they refreshed my spirit and yours: acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.
19The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
20All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.
21The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
22If any man loveth not the Lord, let him be anathema. Maranatha.
23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“All the brethren greet you, etc.] Either the brethren, the members of the church at Ephesus; or the apostle’s brethren in the ministry, that were along with him, as Sosthenes and others; or the brethren that were come to him from Corinth, namely Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus: greet ye one another with an holy kiss; (see Gill on “ <451616>Romans 16:16”).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“holy kiss--the token of the mutual love of Christians, especially at the Lord's Supper (compare Rom 16:16; Th1 5:26), "in which all the dissensions of the Corinthians would be swallowed up" [BENGEL].”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“All the brethren ... - 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 a holy kiss; see the note on Romans 16:16. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“16:20 a sacred kiss: A kiss on the cheek was a common greeting.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the brethren: Rom 16:16, Rom 16:21, Rom 16:23; Co2 13:13; Phi 4:22; Plm 1:23, Plm 1:24; Heb 13:24 Greet: Co2 13:12; Th1 5:26; Pe1 5:14 1 Corinthians 16:21”
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