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2Co_13:12. As to the saluting by the holy kiss, see on 1Co_16:20.
οἱ ἅγιοι πάντες ] namely, at the place and in the vicinity, where Paul was writing, in Macedonia. It was obvious of itself to the readers that they were not saluted by all Christians generally (Theodoret). It by no means follows from this salutation that the Epistle had been publicly read at the place of its composition (possibly Philippi) in the church (Calovius, Osiander), but simply that they knew of the composition of the Epistle. Nor is any special set purpose to be sought as underlying the current designation of Christian ἅγιοι (“utpote sanguine Christi lotos et Dei Spiritu regenitos et sanctificatos,” Calovius). According to Osiander, the higher value and blessing of the brotherly greeting is meant to be indicated; but comp. 1Co_15:20, οἱ ἀδελφοὶ πάντες .
Paul does not add salutations to individuals by name; these Titus might orally convey, and the apostle himself came, in fact, soon after (Act_20:2).