Romans 12:10

Romans 12:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
• New International Version (NIV)Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;
• New Living Translation (NLT)Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.

Context of Romans 12:10

8the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. 9Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

Romans 12:10 word by word

τῇ φιλαδελφίᾳ εἰς ἀλλήλους φιλόστοργοι, τῇ τιμῇ ἀλλήλους προηγούμενοι,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• kindly affectionedφιλόστοργοςphilostorgos · affectionateG5387
• oneἀλλήλωνallēlōn · one anotherG240
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• with brotherly loveὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• with brotherly loveφιλαδελφίαphiladelphia · brotherly loveG5360
• in honourτιμήtimē · honorG5092
• preferringπροηγέομαιproēgeomai · to preferG4285

Cross-references for Romans 12:10

• John 13:34A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.
• John 15:17These things I command you, so that you will love one another.
• John 17:21that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.
• Acts 4:32Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common.
• Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love.
• Ephesians 4:1I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
• Colossians 1:4since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints,
• 1 Thessalonians 4:9Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another,
• 2 Thessalonians 1:3We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.
• Hebrews 13:1Let brotherly love continue.
• 1 Peter 1:22Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart,
• 1 Peter 2:17Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
• 1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.
• 2 Peter 1:7and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love.
• 1 John 2:9Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness.
• 1 John 3:10By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother.

Commentaries on Romans 12:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love - It is difficult to give a simple translation of the original: ͅ ͅ . The word signifies that affectionate regard which every Christian should feel for another, as being members of the same mystical body: hence it is emphatically termed the love of the brethren. When William Penn, of deservedly famous memory, made a treaty with the Indians in North America, and purchased from them a large woody…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10Be kindly affectioned - The word used here occurs no where else in the New Testament. It properly denotes tender affection, such as what subsists between parents and children; and it means that Christians should have similar feelings toward each other, as belonging to the same family, and as united in the same principles and interests. The Syriac renders this, “Love your brethren, and love one another;” compare 1 Peter 2:17. With brotherly love - Or in…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-16Verses 9-16 The professed love of Christians to each other should be sincere, free from deceit, and unmeaning and deceitful compliments. Depending on Divine grace, they must detest and dread all evil, and love and delight in whatever is kind and useful. We must not only do that which is good, but we must cleave to it. All our duty towards one another is summed up in one word, love. This denotes the love of parents to their children; which is more tender…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10brotherly love: This phrase describes the love that exists within a family. Christians are to love one another with the same care, loyalty, and commitment found in a healthy family.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. Be, &c.--better, "In brotherly love be affectionate one to another; in [giving, or showing] honor, outdoing each other." The word rendered "prefer" means rather "to go before," "take the lead," that is, "show an example." How opposite is this to the reigning morality of the heathen world! and though Christianity has so changed the spirit of society, that a certain beautiful disinterestedness and self-sacrifice shines in the character of not a few who…Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 12:10

• Affections
• Commandments
• Fraternity
• Humility
• Love
• Religion
• Respect
• Unselfishness

In the dictionaries

• Affectioned
• Cheerfulness
• Cleave
• Curse
• Dissimulation
• Distribute
• Fervent
• Honest
• Instant
• Kindly

Commentaries on Romans 12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings