15 Bible Verses about Salutations

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Luke 1:41-44

When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child moved within her, and Elizabeth herself was filled with the Holy Spirit, And cried aloud: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is your unborn child! But how have I this honor, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?read more.
For, as soon as your greeting reached my ears, the child moved within me with delight!

Matthew 28:9

Suddenly Jesus met them. "Welcome!" he said. The women went up to him, and clasped his feet, bowing to the ground before him. Then Jesus said to them:

Luke 1:28

Gabriel came into her presence and said: "Hail, you who have been highly favored! The Lord is with you."

Luke 10:5

Whatever house you go to stay at, begin by praying for a blessing on it.

Matthew 26:49

So he went up to Jesus at once, and exclaimed: "Welcome, Rabbi!" and kissed him;

Romans 16:16

Greet one another with a sacred kiss. All the Churches of the Christ send you greetings.

Mark 5:22

And one of the Presidents of the Synagogue, whose name was Jaeirus, came and, as soon as he saw Jesus, threw himself at his feet with repeated entreaties.

1 Corinthians 16:21

I, Paul, add this greeting in my own handwriting.

2 Corinthians 13:13

All Christ's people here send you their greetings.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, add this greeting in my own handwriting. Remember these chains of mine. God's blessing be with you.

Philippians 4:21

Give my greeting to every one of the People of Christ Jesus. The Brothers who are with me send your their greetings.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

I, Paul, add this greeting in my own handwriting. It is my signature to every letter. This is how I write.

From Thematic Bible


Salutations » By bowing

Mark 5:22

And one of the Presidents of the Synagogue, whose name was Jaeirus, came and, as soon as he saw Jesus, threw himself at his feet with repeated entreaties.

Salutations » Examples of

Matthew 28:9

Suddenly Jesus met them. "Welcome!" he said. The women went up to him, and clasped his feet, bowing to the ground before him. Then Jesus said to them:

Luke 1:28

Gabriel came into her presence and said: "Hail, you who have been highly favored! The Lord is with you."

Salutations » Often sent by letter

Romans 16:21-23

Timothy, my fellow-worker, sends you his greetings, and Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my countrymen, send theirs. I Tertius, who am writing this letter, send you my Christian greeting. My host Gaius, who extends his hospitality to the whole Church, sends you his greeting; and Erastus, the City Treasurer, and Quartus, our Brother, add theirs.

1 Corinthians 16:21

I, Paul, add this greeting in my own handwriting.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, add this greeting in my own handwriting. Remember these chains of mine. God's blessing be with you.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

I, Paul, add this greeting in my own handwriting. It is my signature to every letter. This is how I write.

Salutations » By letter

2 John 1:13

The children of your eminent sister send you their greetings.

3 John 1:14

I hope, however, it will not be long before I see you, and then we will speak face to face. Peace be with you. Our friends here send you their greetings. Greet each one of our friends.

1 Corinthians 16:21

I, Paul, add this greeting in my own handwriting.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, add this greeting in my own handwriting. Remember these chains of mine. God's blessing be with you.

2 Thessalonians 3:17

I, Paul, add this greeting in my own handwriting. It is my signature to every letter. This is how I write.

Salutations » Of affection

Romans 16:16

Greet one another with a sacred kiss. All the Churches of the Christ send you greetings.

Salutations » Were given » On entering a house

Luke 1:40-41

And there she went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child moved within her, and Elizabeth herself was filled with the Holy Spirit,

Luke 1:44

For, as soon as your greeting reached my ears, the child moved within me with delight!

Salutations » Often sent through messengers

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Falling prostrate on the ground

Luke 8:41

And a man named Jaeirus, who was a President of the Synagogue, came to Jesus, and threw himself at Jesus' feet, with entreaties that he would come to his house,

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Embracing and kissing the feet

Luke 7:38

And placed herself behind Jesus, near his feet, weeping. Then she began to make his feet wet with her tears, and she dried them with the hair of her head, repeatedly kissing his feet and anointing them with the perfume.

Matthew 28:9

Suddenly Jesus met them. "Welcome!" he said. The women went up to him, and clasped his feet, bowing to the ground before him. Then Jesus said to them:

Luke 7:45

You did not give me one kiss, but she, from the moment I came in, has not ceased to kiss my feet.

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

Salutations » Often perfidious

Matthew 26:49

So he went up to Jesus at once, and exclaimed: "Welcome, Rabbi!" and kissed him;

Salutations » Antiquity of

Salutations » Given to Christ in derision

Matthew 27:29

And having twisted some thorns into a crown, put it on his head, and a rod in his right hand, and then, going down on their knees before him, they mocked him. "Long life to you, King of the Jews!" they said.

Mark 15:18

And then began to salute him. "Long life to you, King of the Jews!" they said.

Salutations » Often accompanied by » Kissing the dust

Salutations » Expressions used as » Hail

Luke 1:28

Gabriel came into her presence and said: "Hail, you who have been highly favored! The Lord is with you."

Matthew 26:49

So he went up to Jesus at once, and exclaimed: "Welcome, Rabbi!" and kissed him;

Salutations » Persons in haste excused from giving or receiving

Luke 10:24

For, I tell you, many Prophets and Kings wished for the sight of the things which you are seeing, yet never heard them."

Salutations » The pharisees condemned for seeking, in public

Mark 12:38

In the course of his teaching, Jesus said: "See that you are on your guard against the Teachers of the Law, who delight to walk about in long robes, and to be greeted in the streets with respect,

Matthew 23:7

and to be greeted in the markets with respect, and to be called 'Rabbi' for everybody.

Salutations » By kissing

Matthew 26:49

So he went up to Jesus at once, and exclaimed: "Welcome, 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

Begging him merely to let them touch the tassel of his cloak; and all who touched were made perfectly 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

Suddenly Jesus met them. "Welcome!" he said. The women went up to him, and clasped his feet, bowing to the ground before him. Then Jesus said to them:

Salutations » Were given » By inferiors to their superiors

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

Matthew 5:47

And, if you show courtesy to your brothers only, what are you doing more than others? Even the Gentiles do this!

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 any one comes to you and does not bring this Teaching, do not receive him into your house or welcome him;

Salutations » Expressions used as » Peace be to this house

Luke 10:5

Whatever house you go to stay at, begin by praying for a blessing on it.

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

So he went up to Jesus at once, and exclaimed: "Welcome, Rabbi!" and kissed him;

Salutations » Addresses in » my lords,

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

Luke 10:5

Whatever house you go to stay at, begin by praying for a blessing on it.

Salutations » All hail

Matthew 28:9

Suddenly Jesus met them. "Welcome!" he said. The women went up to him, and clasped his feet, bowing to the ground before him. Then Jesus said to them:

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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