1 Peter 5:14

“Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity, etc.] The Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Arabic versions read, “with an holy kiss”; and so some copies, as in ( <451616>Romans 16:16) and elsewhere; (see Gill on “ <451616>Romans 16:16”); and intends such a kiss, as is not only opposite to everything that is lascivious and impure, but is expressive of true love and affection, and is hearty and sincere: and such a love the Jews call, as the apostle does here, wmyjrd hqyçn, “a kiss of love” f109; for as Philo the Jew f110 observes, a kiss and love differ, the one may be without the other, a mere compliment, a show of friendship, and not arise from sincere love. Peace with you all, that are in Christ…”

“kiss of charity-- Rom 16:16, "an holy kiss": the token of love to God and the brethren. Love and holiness are inseparable. Compare the instance, Act 20:37. Peace--Peter's closing salutation; as Paul's is, "Grace be with you," though he accompanies it with "peace be to the brethren." "Peace" (flowing from salvation) was Christ's own salutation after the resurrection, and from Him Peter derives it. be with you all that are in Christ Jesus--The oldest manuscripts omit "Jesus." In Eph 6:24, addressed to the same region, the same limitation of the salutation occurs, whence, perhaps, Peter here adopts it. Contrast, "Be with you all," Rom 16:24; Co1 16:23. Next: 2 Peter Introduction”

“Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity - A kiss of love; a common method of affectionate salutation in the times of the apostles. See the notes at Romans 16:16. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus - That are true Christians. See the Ephesians 6:23 note; Philippians 4:7 note. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on 1 Peter 5". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/1-peter-5.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”

“5:14 a kiss of love: See study note on Rom 16:16.”

“with a: Rom 16:16; Co1 16:20; Co2 13:12; Th1 5:26 Peace: Pe1 1:2; Joh 14:27, Joh 16:33, Joh 20:19, Joh 20:26; Rom 1:7; Eph 6:23 in: Rom 8:1; Co1 1:30; Co2 5:17 Next: 2 Peter Chapter 1”