44 Bible Verses about Greetings

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Matthew 10:11-15

And into whatever city or town ye enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye leave the place. And as ye enter the house, salute it. And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.read more.
And whoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye go out of that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet. Truly do I say to you, It will 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.

Mark 12:38

And he said in his teaching, Beware of the scribes, who like to walk about in long robes, and love salutations in the markets,

Luke 20:46

Beware of the scribes, who like to walk about in long robes, and love salutations in the markets, and the chief seats in the synagogues, and the first places at feasts;

Luke 11:43

Woe to you Pharisees! for ye love the chief seats in the synagogues, and salutations in the markets.

Matthew 5:47

And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye that excelleth? Do not even the heathen the same?

Matthew 26:49

And immediately going up to Jesus, he said, Hail, Rabbi! and kissed him.

Matthew 28:9

And lo! Jesus met them, saying, All hail! And they went up, and laid hold of his feet, and knelt down before him.

Mark 9:15

And immediately the whole multitude on seeing him was struck with awe, and running to him, saluted him.

Luke 1:39-41

And Mary arose and went in those days into the hillcountry with haste, into a city of Judah. And she entered the house of Zachariah, and saluted Elizabeth. And it came to pass, when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit,

Acts 18:22

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

Acts 21:7

But we, finishing our voyage, came down from Tyre to Ptolemais; and having embraced the brethren, remained with them one day.

1 Thessalonians 1:1

Paul, and Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be to you, and peace.

Acts 15:23

And they wrote by them, "The apostles, and the elders, and the brethren, to the brethren who are from the gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, greeting.

Acts 23:26

Claudius Lysias to the moss excellent governor Felix, greeting.

Romans 1:1-7

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, a called apostle, set apart to preach the gospel of God, which he had promised before by his prophets in the Holy Scriptures, the gospel concerning his Son, who was born of the seed of David as to the flesh,read more.
and shown with power to be the Son of God as to his spirit of holiness, by the resurrection of the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord; through whom we received grace and the office of an apostle in behalf of his name, in order to produce obedience to the faith among all nations; among whom are ye also, the called of Jesus Christ; to all the beloved of God at Rome, called, holy: 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 Christ Jesus, through the will of God, and Sosthenes the brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, the sanctified in Christ Jesus, called, holy, with all that in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours; grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:1-2

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy the brother, to the church of God which is in Corinth, with all the holy who are in all Achaia: Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Fathers and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:1-5

Paul, an apostle, not from men, nor through man, but through 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 the present evil world, according to the will of God our Father; to whom be the glory for ever and ever! Amen.

Ephesians 1:1-2

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are [in Ephesus], and believers in Christ Jesus: Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:1-2

Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, together with the bishops and deacons: Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 1:1-2

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy the brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ at Colossae: Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father.

2 Thessalonians 1:1-2

Paul, and Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be to you, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 1:1-2

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, through the command of God, our Saviour, and Christ Jesus, our hope, to Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Timothy 1:1-2

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Titus 1:1-4

Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Christ Jesus, for the faith of Gods elect, and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness, in hope of everlasting life, which God, who cannot lie, promised from the most ancient times, but in his own seasons manifested his word through the preaching with which I was intrusted by the commandment of God our Saviour:read more.
to Titus, true child after the common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Saviour.

1 Peter 1:1-2

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered through Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you.

2 Peter 1:1-2

Symeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of our God, and the Saviour Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God, and of 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 with an incorruptible love.

Romans 16:3-27

Salute Prisca and Aquila, my fellowlaborers in Christ Jesus; who for my life laid down their own necks; to whom not I alone give thanks, but also all the churches of the gentiles; salute also the church that is in their house. Salute Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first fruit gathered from Asia for Christ.read more.
Salute Mary, who labored much for us. Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. Salute Amplias, my beloved in the Lord. Salute Urbanus, our fellowlaborer in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved. Salute Apelles, the approved in Christ. Salute those who belong to the family of Aristobulus. Salute Herodion, my kinsman. Salute those of the family of Narcissus, who are in the Lord. Salute Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Salute Persis, the beloved, who labored much in the Lord. Salute Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who is mine also. Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brethren that are with them. Salute Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. Salute each other with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ salute you. But I exhort your brethren, to mark those who are causing divisions and offences, contrary to the doctrine which ye learned; and avoid them. For such men are not servants of our Lord Christ, but of their own appetites; and by good words and fair speeches they deceive the hearts of the simple. For your obedience hath become known to all. Over you, then, I rejoice; but I would have you wise as to that which is good, and simple as to that which is evil. And the God of peace will soon beat down Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Timothy, my fellowlaborer, salutes you, and Lucius and Jason and Sosipater my kinsmen. I Tertius, who wrote this letter, salute you in the Lord. Gaius my host, and the host of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the treasurer of the city saluteth you, and Quartus, the brother. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Now to him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which for eternal ages was unrevealed, but is now made manifest, and through the writings of the prophets, by the command of the everlasting God, is made known to all the nations to bring them to obedience to the faith, to God, the only wise, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory for ever! Amen.

1 Corinthians 16:19-24

The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca, 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 loveth not the Lord, let him be accursed! The Lord is at hand. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love is with you all in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 13:12-14

Salute one another with a holy kiss. All the saints salute you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the partaking of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.

Philippians 4:21-23

Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me salute you. All the saints salute you, but especially they who are of Caesars household. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

Colossians 4:10-18

Aristarchus, my fellowprisoner, saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas, concerning whom ye received directions (if he come to you, receive him), and Jesus, who is called Justus; who are of the circumcision; these only are my fellowworkers for the kingdom of God, who have been an encouragement unto me. Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.read more.
For I bear him witness, that he hath much labor for you, and those that are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis. Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, salute you. Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church in his house. And when the letter hath been read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and that ye likewise read the letter from Laodicea. And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfill it. The salutation by the hand of me, Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.

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 in every way; the Lord be with you all. The salutation by the hand of me, Paul; which is the token in every letter; so I write. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

2 Timothy 4:19-22

Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. Erastus remained at Corinth, but Trophimus I left at Miletus sick. Use diligence to come before winter. Eubulus saluteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.read more.
The Lord be with thy spirit. Grace be with you.

Titus 3:15

All that are with me salute thee. Salute those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.

Philippians 1:23-25

but I am held in a strait by the two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; for it is far better; but to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake. And being persuaded of this, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your advancement and joy in your faith,

Hebrews 13:24-25

Salute all your leaders, and all the saints. Those from Italy salute you. Grace be with you all. Amen.

1 Peter 5:13-14

The church in Babylon, chosen with you, saluteth you; and Mark, my son. Salute one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all that are in Christ.

Luke 10:1-4

After these things, the Lord appointed also seventy others, and sent them two and two before him into every city and place where he himself was about to come. And he said to them, The harvest is great, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send forth laborers for his harvest. Go forth; lo! I send you as lambs into the midst of wolves.read more.
Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals; salute no one by the way.

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Luke 1:28

And the angel came in to her and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored! the Lord is with thee.

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