Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.
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Brethren, pray for us.
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Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.
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I adjure you by the Lord to have this letter read to all the brethren.
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
1 Thessalonians 5:26 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 1 Thessalonians 5:26 say?
1 Thessalonians 5:26 in the NASB reads: “Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 5:26 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 5:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5, verse 26.
Who wrote 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 50–51.
What is the book of 1 Thessalonians about?
One of Paul's earliest letters — encouragement to a baby church doing well under persecution. He commends their faith, instructs them on sexual purity and brotherly love, and answers their questions about believers who have died before Christ's return.
What are the major themes of 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians explores themes including Hope of Christ's Return, Sanctification, Brotherly Love, Encouragement. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Thessalonians 5:26.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 5:26 in?
1 Thessalonians 5:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Thessalonians 5:26?
1 Thessalonians 5:26 reads (NASB): “Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.