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1 | Greeting kiss motive | Rom 16:16 | azurelaw | 200082 | ||
other verses: 1 Cor 16:20, 2 Cor 13:12, 1 Thes 5:26 Greeting with a kiss was their culture in that time. I find it interesting that my Chinese Bible translating the verses appear to be a focus on the motive of the behaviour whereas English version only uses the term "holy kiss". Here is the Chinese version I translate it back to English to demonstrate the difference in focus: Greeting one another with a kiss, you must be pure and sacred in your motive or mind. My question: 1/ Does the Chinese version transmit the core idea of the apostles when they said so to the church members? 2/ Could we further expand the teaching that even such a seemingly loving and caring behaviour, we should do with great caution? Thanks for your input and Shalom Azure |
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2 | Greeting kiss motive | Rom 16:16 | stjohn | 200090 | ||
Azure, Just an added note, the word, "Holy" may be the key. It's not just any Kiss, but, a "Holy" one..... :-) |
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3 | Greeting kiss motive | Rom 16:16 | azurelaw | 200115 | ||
Dear Brother John, Thanks for responding. Yes, I agree...the key is "Holy". I believe the reason that we (Chinese) translated it this way is because we do not have the term "Holy Kiss". Whenever I read of those quoted verses above, I always think about the idea as my statement/question in point 2 and in association with a sermon I heard years ago where the pastor warned brothers or sisters earnestly that when they cared about each other in doing counselling for those who were facing problems in marriage, precaution and heavenly wisdom must be prayerfully considered...one to one and cross gender (right word/term?) connection must be avoided to escape from temptation. Otherwise, the situation could be disastrous and severely hurtful and complicated. I personally witnessed (not involved) such case at my own church and learnt of similar cases at another church. Very sad indeed. Shalom Azure P.S. Chinese don't greet with kisses :-) |
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4 | Greeting kiss motive | Rom 16:16 | Val | 200117 | ||
Dear Azure, we don't practice this early church practice either. The reason I have heard is because our culture is so saturated with immorality that we might give a wrong impression if the world sees us kissing especially same gender. Also some counselors say it is best not to among men and women because there is always that element of temptation there. Still I have seen people who have no problem expressing their platonic love for each other in this way. It is an interesting topic. Here in the south we always want a hug (not a kiss). Blessings Val | ||||||