Contradiction with Proverbs 27:6
This verse highlights that faithful are the wounds of a friend, suggesting critical and truthful interaction over outward gestures like kisses.
Proverbs 27:6: Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful. [deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent]
Contradiction with James 4:4
This verse warns that friendship with the world is enmity with God, which contrasts the embrace of widespread, possibly worldly gestures like kissing.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:5
This verse discourages public displays of affection or piety, emphasizing sincerity instead, which can contradict the focus on a holy kiss.
Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14
This verse advises not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, which can contradict the indiscriminate greeting of all with a holy kiss.
2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:22
This verse advises to abstain from all appearance of evil, which might contradict the physical closeness encouraged by a kiss, generally advised against in certain contexts.
1 Thessalonians 5:22: Abstain from all appearance of evil.