Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who for my life risked their own necks, to whom not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles; also greet the church that is in their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first convert to Christ from Asia.” Romans 16:1-5.
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The importance of greetings and introducing new people to the regulars in a church can be understood from Barnabas’ example. “When he (Saul later known as Paul) came to Jerusalem, he was trying to associate with the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took hold of him and brought him to the apostles and described to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that He had talked to him, and how at Damascus he had spoken out boldly in the name of Jesus.” Acts 9:26-27.
Notice the repetition of the command to greet in the following Scripture. If Scripture deems it so important to make this command so many times, we should pay greater attention to this command to greet and accordingly give it increased weight of importance based on its repetition.
1 Corinthians 16:20
All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
2 Corinthians 13:12
“Greet one another with a holy kiss.”
“All the saints greet you.”
“Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you.”
“All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.”
“Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.”
“All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.”
“Greet all of your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy greet you.”
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ.
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