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Tyndale Open Study Notes on 1 Thessalonians 5:26

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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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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