Romans 16:16

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the Messiah’s congregations send their greetings to you.

Berean Standard Bible:

Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send you greetings.

American Standard Version:

Salute one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ salute you.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Salute{G782} one another{G240} with{G1722} an holy{G40} kiss{G5370}. The churches{G1577} of Christ{G5547} salute{G782} you{G5209}.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Corinthians 16:20

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

1 Thessalonians 5:26

  • Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.

2 Corinthians 13:12

  • Greet one another with an holy kiss.

1 Peter 5:14

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

Acts 20:37

  • And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him,

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Commentary for Romans 16:16

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G782
    There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀσπάζομαι
    Transliteration: aspázomai
    Pronunciation: as-pad'-zom-ahee
    Description: from Α (as a particle of union) and a presumed form of σπάω; to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome:--embrace, greet, salute, take leave.
  2. Strong's Number: G240
    There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλήλων
    Transliteration: allḗlōn
    Pronunciation: al-lay'-lone
    Description: Genitive plural from ἄλλος reduplicated; one another:--each other, mutual, one another, (the other), (them-, your-)selves, (selves) together (sometimes with μετά or πρός).
  3. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
  4. Strong's Number: G40
    There are 1382 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἅγιος
    Transliteration: hágios
    Pronunciation: hag'-ee-os
    Description: from (an awful thing) (compare ἁγνός, θάλπω); sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated):--(most) holy (one, thing), saint.
  5. Strong's Number: G5370
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φίλημα
    Transliteration: phílēma
    Pronunciation: fil'-ay-mah
    Description: from φιλέω; a kiss:--kiss.
  6. Strong's Number: G1577
    There are 115 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκκλησία
    Transliteration: ekklēsía
    Pronunciation: ek-klay-see'-ah
    Description: from a compound of ἐκ and a derivative of καλέω; a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both):--assembly, church.
  7. Strong's Number: G5547
    There are 530 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Χριστός
    Transliteration: Christós
    Pronunciation: khris-tos'
    Description: from χρίω; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ.
  8. Strong's Number: G5209
    There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμᾶς
    Transliteration: hymâs
    Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
    Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).