Bible Strands
Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Roman believers while concluding his ethical instructions in chapter 12. He shifts from internal moral posture to external relational conduct.
The words — φιλόστοργοι (philostorgoi) translates literally as "devoted" or "affectionate," denoting intense personal commitment. φιλαδελφὴᾳ (philadelphia) means "in brotherly love," specifying the familial bond that grounds the mutual command.
The thread — This directive to prioritize others appears in John 13:34 as a new commandment, in Philippians 2:3 through the call to consider others more important, and in Hebrews 13:1 with the instruction to continue in brotherly love.
Why it lands — The text commands believers to practice mutual devotion and actively honor others above themselves. It requires concrete behavioral priority rather than mere sentiment.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
Cross-references
- Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
- John 13:34 A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.
- Hebrews 13:1 Continue in brotherly love.
- 1 John 4:11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
- 1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
- 1 Peter 1:22 Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.
- 1 Peter 2:17 Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9 Now about brotherly love, you do not need anyone to write to you, because you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.
- Galatians 5:13 For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.
- Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: