1 Peter 5:14
What does 1 Peter 5:14 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Peter 5:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What 1 Peter 5:14 means
Peter urges them to greet one another with “a kiss of love,” a culturally fitting sign of sincere affection in the family of faith. Such tangible expressions of unity matter especially when external pressures threaten to divide or discourage. He ends with a blessing: “Peace be unto you all that are in Christ.” Peace here is the wholeness and stability God grants to those who belong to Christ. It is not the absence of conflict but the presence of God’s favor and calm in the midst of it. The letter closes where it has often pointed—toward grace, unity, and God’s sustaining peace.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be unto you all that are in Christ.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be unto you all that are in Christ.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Give one another the kiss of love. Peace be to you all in Christ.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Salute ye one another in a kiss of love; peace to you all who <FI>are<Fi> in Christ Jesus! Amen.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Salute one another with a holy kiss. Grace be to all you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with you all who [are] in Christ.
Context
This final verse completes the personal greetings with a call to embodied love and a benediction of peace. After instructions to leaders and members, warnings about the adversary, and promises of God’s restoring grace, Peter leaves them with affection and assurance. The chapter—and letter—end by strengthening the bonds of the community and directing their hearts to the peace found “in Christ,” the center of their hope and endurance.
v.13She that is in Babylon, elect together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Mark my son.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Corinthians 16:20
All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss.
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.
- Ephesians 6:23
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- John 20:26
And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Jesus cometh, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.
- Romans 1:7
to all that are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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