2 Corinthians 13 · Verse 12

2 Corinthians 13:12

Greet one another with an holy kiss.
2 Corinthians 13:12, King James Version

2 Corinthians 13:12 in other translations

BSBGreet one another with a holy kiss.
WEBGreet one another with a holy kiss.
ASVSalute one another with a holy kiss.
YLTsalute one another in an holy kiss;
DARBYSalute one another with a holy kiss.
BBEGive one another a holy kiss.
WebsterGreet one another with a holy kiss.

What does 2 Corinthians 13:12 mean?

Barnes' Notes
Verse 12. Greet. Salute. Rom 16:3. With an holy kiss. Rom 16:16.

(b) "Greet" Rom 16:16

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss - Use every means by which a good understanding may be brought about. Let the spirit of friendship live among you, and encourage its continuance by every friendly act. See the note on Rom 16:16.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Here are several good exhortations. God is the Author of peace and Lover of concord; he hath loved us, and is willing to be at peace with us. And let it be our constant aim so to walk, that separation from our friends may be only for a time, and that we may meet in that happy world where parting will be unknown. He wishes that they may partake all the benefits which Christ of his free grace and favour has purchased…

Read the full comment on 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 →

2 Corinthians 13:12 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ἈσπάσασθεAspasasthedo greetG782
ἀλλήλουςallēlousone anotherG240
ἐνenwithG1722
ἁγίῳhagiōa holyG40
φιλήματι.philēmatikiss.G5370

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 2 Corinthians 13:12

  • Romans 16:16

    Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.

  • 1 Peter 5:14

    Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:26

    Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.

  • 1 Corinthians 16:20

    All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.

Ranked by reader votes · OpenBible.info cross references (CC BY).

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ro 16:16; 1Co 16:20; 1Th 5:26; 1Pe 5:14

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • 2 Corinthians 13:11

    Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

  • 2 Corinthians 13:12

    Greet one another with an holy kiss.

  • 2 Corinthians 13:13

    All the saints salute you.

Read all of 2 Corinthians 13

2 Corinthians 13:12 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Saludaos los unos á los otros con ósculo santo. Todos los santos os saludan.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Saluez-vous les uns les autres par un saint baiser. Tous les saints vous saluent.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Grüßet einander mit heiligem Kuß. Es grüßen euch die Heiligen alle.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Salutate invicem in osculo sancto. Salutant vos omnes sancti.