44 Bible Verses about Greetings

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Matthew 10:11-15

Whatever city or village you enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and there make your home till you go away. When you go into a house, salute it: and if the house be worthy, your peace shall come upon it; but if it be not worthy, your peace shall return to you.read more.
And whoever will not receive you, nor hear your words, when you go out of that house or that city, shake off the dust from your feet. Verily I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah, in the day of judgment, than for that city.

Matthew 23:7

and salutations in the markets, and to be called by men, Rabbi, Rabbi.

Mark 12:38

And he said to them in his teaching: Beware of the scribes, who love to walk in robes, and love salutations in the markets,

Luke 20:46

Beware of the scribes, who delight to walk in robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the first seats in the synagogues, and the first places at suppers;

Luke 11:43

Alas for you, Pharisees! for you love the chief seat in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.

Matthew 5:47

And if you salute your brethren only, in what do you excel? Do not even the publicans so?

Matthew 26:49

And immediately he came to Jesus, and said: Hail, Rabbi! and kissed him.

Matthew 28:9

And as they were going to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying: Hail! And they came and laid hold of his feet, and worshiped him.

Mark 9:15

And at once, all the multitude, on seeing him, were struck with awe, and ran to him and saluted him.

Luke 1:39-41

And Mary arose in those days, and went with haste into the mountainous country, into a city of Judah; and she came into the house of Zachariah, and saluted Elizabeth. And it came to pass, when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, that the babe in her womb leaped for joy.

Acts 18:22

and having landed at Caesarea, and gone up and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.

Acts 21:7

And completing the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais: and having saluted the brethren, we remained with them one day.

1 Thessalonians 1:1

PAUL and Sylvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians, which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 15:23

and they wrote by their hands as follows: The apostles, and the elders, and the brethren, to the brethren of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, greeting:

Acts 23:26

Claudius Lysias to the most excel lent governor, Felix, greeting:

Romans 1:1-7

PAUL, a servant of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he formerly promised through his prophets in the holy scriptures, concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the posterity of David according to the flesh,read more.
but declared to be the Son of God with power, according to his holy spiritual nature, by his resurrection from the dead, through whom we have received grace and apostleship, in order to the obedience of faith among all nations, for the honor of his name, among whom are you also the called of Jesus Christ, to all that are in Rome, be loved of God, called saints: Grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:1-3

PAUL, a called apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, and Sostlienes my brother, to the church of God which is in Corinth, to the sanctified in Christ Jesus, called saints, with all that in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:1-2

PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, and Timothy my brother, to the church of God which is in Corinth, with all the saints that are in all Achaia: grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:1-5

PAUL, an apostle, (not from men, nor by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead,) and all the brethren that are with me, to the churches of Galatia: grace be to you, and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,read more.
who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory from age to age. Amen.

Ephesians 1:1-2

PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints that are in Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus: grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:1-2

PAUL and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus that are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 1:1-2

I PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, I and Timothy my brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ that are in Colosse: grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 1:1-2

PAUL and Sylvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 1:1-2

PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the appointment of God our Savior, and the Lord Jesus Christ our hope, to Timothy, my true son in the faith; grace, mercy, peace from God our Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Timothy 1:1-2

PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, according to the promise of life, which is in Christ Jesus, to Timothy my beloved son; grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Titus 1:1-4

PAUL, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledgement of the truth, which is according to godliness; in hope of eternal life, which God, who can not lie, promised be fore the times of the ages, but he has in his own times manifested his word by preaching, which was committed to me ac cording to the commandment of God our Savior;read more.
to Titus, my true son, according to the common faith: grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.

1 Peter 1:1-2

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the sojourners that are dispersed through Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctification of the Spirit, in order to obedience, and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: grace be to you, and peace be multiplied.

2 Peter 1:1-2

SIMON PETER, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained faith, equally as precious as our own, in the plan of justification revealed by our God and Savior Jesus Christ: grace be to you, and peace be multiplied in the acknowledgment of God, and Jesus our Lord.

Ephesians 6:23-24

Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.

Romans 16:3-27

Salute Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow-laborers in Christ Jesus; who, for my life, laid down their own necks; to whom not only do I give thanks, but all the churches of the Gentiles: and salute the church that is in their house. Salute Epenetus my beloved, who is the first fruits of Asia to Christ.read more.
Salute Mary, who bestowed much labor on us. Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are noted among the apostles, who, also, were in Christ before me. Salute Amplias, my beloved in the Lord. Salute Urbanus, our fellow-workman in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. Salute Appelles, approved in Christ. Salute those who are of the household of Aristobulus. Salute Herodion, my kinsman. Salute those of the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord. Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labored in the Lord. Salute Persis the beloved, who labored much in the Lord. Salute Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hernias, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren with them. Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints that are with them. Salute one another with a holy kiss. The churches of the Christ salute you. Now I beseech you, brethren, to mark those who make divisions and cause offenses in opposition to the teaching which you have learned, and avoid them. For such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own appetites; and, by good words and fair speeches, they deceive the hearts of the simple. For your obedience has gone abroad to all men: I rejoice, therefore, on your account. But I desire you to be wise in respect to that which is good, and guileless in respect to that which is evil. The God of peace will soon bruise Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you Timothy, my fellow-workman, and Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you. I, Tertius, who wrote this letter, salute you in the Lord. Gains, my host, and the host of the whole church, salutes you. Erastus the treasurer of the city, and Quartus, my brother, salute you. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel, even the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was concealed during the times of the ages, but is now made manifest, and through the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, made known among all nations for the obedience of faith, to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory throughout the ages. Amen.

1 Corinthians 16:19-24

The churches of Asia salute you: Aquila and Priscilla, with the church that is in their house, send you many salutations in the Lord. All the brethren salute you. Salute one another with a holy kiss. The salutation of me, Paul, with my own hand.read more.
If any one loves not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. The Lord comes. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

2 Corinthians 13:12-14

{ (13:12) Salute one another with a holy kiss. All the saints salute you.} { (13:13) The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.} { :}

Philippians 4:21-23

Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you. All the saints salute you, especially those who are of Caesar's household. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

Colossians 4:10-18

Aristarchus, my fellow-prisoner, salutes you, and so does Marcus the nephew of Barnabas, concerning whom you received commandments; if he come to you, receive him; Jesus also, who is called Justus, salutes you: these are of the circumcision: and these only are my fellow-workers for the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort to me. Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you; he always strives earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.read more.
For I testify for him, that he has a great zeal for you and those in Laodicea and those in Hierapolis. Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, salute you. Salute the brethren in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in his house. And when this letter has been read among you, cause that it be read in the church of the Laodiceans also; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea; and say to Archippus: Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it. The salutation of me, Paul, with my own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.

1 Thessalonians 5:25-28

Brethren, pray for us. Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss. I adjure you by the Lord, that this letter be read to all the holy brethren.read more.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

2 Thessalonians 3:16-18

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all. The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is the token in every letter: so I write. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

2 Timothy 4:19-22

Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. Erastus remained at Corinth. I left Trophimus sick at Miletus. Endeavor to come to me before winter. Eubulus and Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brethren salute you.read more.
The Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Titus 3:15

All that are with me salute you. Salute those who love us in faithfulness. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Philippians 1:23-25

I am in a strait between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better: yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. And of this I feel assured, that I shall remain and continue among you all for your advancement and joy in the faith,

Hebrews 13:24-25

Salute all your rulers, and all the saints. The saints of Italy salute you. Grace be with you all. Amen. #VALUE!

1 Peter 5:13-14

The church in Babylon, elected together with you, salutes you, and so does Marcus my son. Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus.

Luke 10:1-4

And after these things, the Lord appointed seventy others, also, and sent them, two and two, before his face, into every city and place to which he himself was about to go. He said, therefore, to them: The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; pray, therefore, the Lord of the harvest that he send out laborers into his harvest. Go; behold, I send you as lambs in the midst of wolves.read more.
Carry no purse, nor bag, nor sandals; and salute no one on the road.

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Luke 1:28

And the angel came into her presence, and said: Hail, graciously accepted: the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women.

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