1 Peter 5:14
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1 Peter 5:14
14 Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Chapter Context
1 Peter 5 is a pastoral epistle chapter in the New Testament that explores themes of discipleship, judgment, love. Written during during Nero's persecution (c. 62-64 CE), this chapter should be understood within its historical context: Christians throughout Asia Minor faced growing social hostility and potential persecution.
The chapter can be divided into several sections:
- Verses 1-5: Introduction and setting the context
- Verses 6-12: Development of key themes
- Verses 13-14: Central message and teachings
This chapter is significant because it foreshadows Christ's work through typology and prophetic elements. When studying this passage, it's important to consider both its immediate context within 1 Peter and its broader place in the scriptural canon.
Verse Study
1 Peter 5:14
14 Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Analysis
Peter commands: Greet one another with kiss of love. Peace be with all in Christ Jesus. Final blessing pronounces shalom.
Historical Context
Kiss was standard Christian greeting. Final blessing invokes peace on all believers in Christ.
Reflection
- What modern equivalent expresses the love and fellowship of holy kiss?
- Why is peace the fitting final word for suffering believers?
Cross-References
- References Christ: Romans 16:16
- References Jesus: Romans 8:1, 1 Corinthians 1:30
- Love: Romans 1:7, Ephesians 6:23
- Peace: John 14:27, 16:33, 20:19, 20:26
- Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 16:20