15 Bible Verses about Salutations

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Luke 1:41-44

And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. And she exclaimed with a loud voice, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! But why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?read more.
For behold, as soon as the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy.

Matthew 28:9

And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Hail!" And they came to him and took hold of his feet and worshipped him.

Luke 1:28

The angel went to her and said, "Hail, O highly favored one, the Lord is with you!"

Matthew 26:49

And at once he went up to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed him.

Romans 16:16

Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.

Mark 5:22

Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name. And seeing him, he fell at his feet,

1 Corinthians 16:21

I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

Philippians 4:21

Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write.

From Thematic Bible


Salutations » By bowing

Mark 5:22

Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name. And seeing him, he fell at his feet,

Salutations » Examples of

Matthew 28:9

And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Hail!" And they came to him and took hold of his feet and worshipped him.

Luke 1:28

The angel went to her and said, "Hail, O highly favored one, the Lord is with you!"

Salutations » Often sent by letter

Romans 16:21-23

Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you, as do Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen. I, Tertius, who wrote this letter, greet you in the Lord. Gaius, who is my host and the host of the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the treasurer of the city, greets you, and Quartus, our brother.

1 Corinthians 16:21

I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write.

Salutations » By letter

2 John 1:13

The children of your chosen sister greet you.

3 John 1:14

I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send their greetings. Greet the friends there by name.

1 Corinthians 16:21

I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. This is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write.

Salutations » Of affection

Romans 16:16

Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.

Salutations » Were given » On entering a house

Matthew 10:12

As you enter the house, give it your greeting.

Luke 1:40-41

and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

Luke 1:44

For behold, as soon as the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy.

Salutations » Often sent through messengers

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Falling prostrate on the ground

Luke 8:41

And behold, there came a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and he fell at Jesus' feet and begged him to come to his house,

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Embracing and kissing the feet

Luke 7:38

and as she stood behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the perfume.

Matthew 28:9

And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Hail!" And they came to him and took hold of his feet and worshipped him.

Luke 7:45

You gave me no kiss, but this woman has not ceased to kiss my feet from the time I came in.

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Falling on the neck and kissing

Salutations » Often perfidious

Matthew 26:49

And at once he went up to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed him.

Salutations » Antiquity of

Salutations » Given to Christ in derision

Matthew 27:29

and when they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand. And they bowed the knee before him and mocked him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"

Mark 15:18

And they began to salute him, "Hail, King of the Jews!"

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Kissing the dust

Salutations » Expressions used as » Hail

Luke 1:28

The angel went to her and said, "Hail, O highly favored one, the Lord is with you!"

Matthew 26:49

And at once he went up to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed him.

Salutations » Persons in haste excused from giving or receiving

Luke 10:24

For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it."

Salutations » The pharisees condemned for seeking, in public

Mark 12:38

And in his teaching he said, "Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes, and to have salutations in the market places

Matthew 23:7

and greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, 'Rabbi.'

Salutations » By kissing

Matthew 26:49

And at once he went up to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed him.

Salutations » Were given » By all passers-by

Salutations » Expressions used as » Blessed be thou of the lord

Salutations » Were given » By brethren to each other

Salutations » Were given » By superiors to inferiors

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Laying hold of the beard with the right hand, &c

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Touching the hem of the garment

Matthew 14:36

and begged him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment; and as many as touched it were made well.

Salutations » Expressions used as » Peace to thee, and peace to thine house, and peace unto all that thou hast

Salutations » Expressions used as » God be gracious unto thee

Salutations » Expressions used as » Art thou in health?

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Bowing frequently to the ground

Salutations » Expressions used as » Peace be with thee

Salutations » Expressions used as » All hail

Matthew 28:9

And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Hail!" And they came to him and took hold of his feet and worshipped him.

Salutations » Were given » By inferiors to their superiors

Salutations » The jews condemned for giving, only to their countrymen

Matthew 5:47

And if you greet only your brethren, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?

Salutations » Expressions used as » The blessing of the lord be upon you, we bless you in the name of the lord

Salutations » Denied to persons of bad character

2 John 1:10

If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting;

Salutations » Expressions used as » Peace be to this house

Salutations » Peace to you (hebrew: shalomleka)

Salutations » Expressions used as » The lord be with you

Salutations » Expressions used as » The lord bless thee

Salutations » Addresses in » may God be gracious to you,

Salutations » Are you well, my brother?

Salutations » Peace (hebrew: shalom)

Salutations » Hail, master!

Matthew 26:49

And at once he went up to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed him.

Salutations » Addresses in » my lords,

Salutations » Peace (hebrew: shalom) to this house,

Salutations » All hail

Matthew 28:9

And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Hail!" And they came to him and took hold of his feet and worshipped him.

Salutations » From a master to his servants, "may the lord be with you,"

Salutations » Servants to their masters, "may the lord bless you,"

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