Romans 16:16
Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.
Cross-references
Acts 20:37 shows this holy kiss in action as the Ephesian elders weep and kiss Paul goodbye, adding emotional depth.
1 Corinthians 16:20 repeats the identical command to greet with a holy kiss, confirming it as standard practice.
2 Corinthians 13:12 echoes the same instruction, reinforcing the holy kiss as a greeting among believers.
1 Thessalonians 5:26 similarly commands greeting all brethren with a holy kiss, consistent with Paul's teaching.
1 Peter 5:14 uses 'kiss of love' instead of 'holy kiss', showing the same practice with slightly different wording.
In 2 Corinthians 13:13, Paul sends greetings from all the saints, mirroring the mutual greeting from all the churches of Christ here.
Philippians 4:22 mentions greetings from Caesar's household, a specific group within the 'all the churches of Christ' greeting here.