1 Peter 5:13

1 Peter 5:14 kjv — Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

King James Version

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

— 1 Peter 5:14, King James Version

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ASV
“Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be unto you all that are in Christ.”
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WEB
“Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.”
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NET
“Greet one another with a loving kiss. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.”
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DARBY
“Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with you all who [are] in Christ.”
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DRB
“Salute one another with a holy kiss. Grace be to all you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.”
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BBE
“Give one another the kiss of love. Peace be to you all in Christ.”
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KJVA
“Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.”
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1 Peter 5 — Context

To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.

The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.

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

1 Peter 5:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 5:14 say?

1 Peter 5:14 in the King James Version reads: “Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen. ”

Where is 1 Peter 5:14 in the Bible?

1 Peter 5:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 5, verse 14.

Who wrote 1 Peter?

1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.

What is the book of 1 Peter about?

Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.

What are the major themes of 1 Peter?

1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 5:14.

What translation should I read 1 Peter 5:14 in?

1 Peter 5:14 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 Peter 5:14?

1 Peter 5:14 reads (KJV): “Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen. ” 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.

1 Peter 5:14 kjv — Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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