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Honor one another above yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />devoted to one another in brotherly love, esteeming one another in honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>Be</i> kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>Be</i> kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>Be</i> devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>being</i> devoted to one another in brotherly love, giving preference to one another in honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead in honoring one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Show family affection to one another with brotherly love. Outdo one another in showing honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Love each other as brothers and sisters and honor others more than you do yourself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honour preferring one another;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Be devoted to each other like a loving family. Excel in showing respect for each other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Love one another warmly as Christians, and be eager to show respect for one another. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Be devoted to each other with mutual affection. Excel at showing respect for each other. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; outdo one another in showing honor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />As for brotherly love, be affectionate to one another; in matters of worldly honour, yield to one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor prefer one another, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />in the love of brothers, to one another kindly affectioned: in the honor going before one another;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />devoted to one another in brotherly love, esteeming one another in honor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> in the love of brethren, to one another kindly affectioned: in the honour going before one another;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In brotherly love, being kindly affectioned to one another; in honour preceding one another.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Loving one another with the charity of brotherhood, with honour preventing one another. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />loving one another with fraternal charity, surpassing one another in honor:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Be affectionate to your brethren and love one another; be preferring and honoring one another.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />in love to the brotherhood, be kindly affectionate one to another; in showing honor, be examples one to another;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />kindly affectionate one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />In brotherly affection be tenderly attached to each other; in honour preferring one another:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />in brotherly kindness be passionately affected to one another; in honour prefer one another:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />As for brotherly love, be affectionate to one another; in matters of worldly honour, yield to one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />in brotherly love being tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor, preferring one another;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><i>be</i> tenderly affected with brotherly love to each other, in honor preferring one another:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/12-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3098" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/12.htm">Love, Zeal, Hope, Hospitality</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9</span>Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5387.htm" title="5387: philostorgoi (Adj-NMP) -- From philos and storge; fond of natural relatives, i.e. Fraternal towards fellow Christian.">Be devoted</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/240.htm" title="240: allēlous (RecPro-AMP) -- One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another.">one another</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5360.htm" title="5360: philadelphia (N-DFS) -- Brotherly love, love of Christian brethren. From philadelphos; fraternal affection.">in brotherly love.</a> <a href="/greek/4285.htm" title="4285: proēgoumenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To lead onward by example, go before, prefer. From pro and hegeomai; to lead the way for others, i.e. Show deference.">Outdo yourselves</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5092.htm" title="5092: timē (N-DFS) -- A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself.">in honoring</a> <a href="/greek/240.htm" title="240: allēlous (RecPro-AMP) -- One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another.">one another.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">11</span>Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34-35</a></span><br />A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. / By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-7.htm">1 John 4:7-11</a></span><br />Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. / Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. / This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a></span><br />Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-22.htm">1 Peter 1:22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Ephesians 4:2</a></span><br />with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12-14</a></span><br />Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-7</a></span><br />Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-13.htm">Galatians 5:13-14</a></span><br />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. / The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-1.htm">Hebrews 13:1</a></span><br />Continue in brotherly love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-11.htm">1 John 3:11</a></span><br />This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-18.htm">1 John 3:18</a></span><br />Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8</a></span><br />Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-39</a></span><br />Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. / And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-10.htm">1 John 2:10</a></span><br />Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no cause of stumbling in him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Be kindly affectionate one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;</p><p class="hdg">kindly.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34,35</a></b></br> A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/15-17.htm">John 15:17</a></b></br> These things I command you, that ye love one another.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21</a></b></br> That they all may be one; as thou, Father, <i>art</i> in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.</p><p class="hdg">with brotherly love.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/1-4.htm">Job 1:4</a></b></br> And his sons went and feasted <i>in their</i> houses, every one his day; and sent and called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/133-1.htm">Psalm 133:1</a></b></br> A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant <i>it is</i> for brethren to dwell together in unity!</p><p class="hdg">in honour.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/13-9.htm">Genesis 13:9</a></b></br> <i>Is</i> not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if <i>thou wilt take</i> the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if <i>thou depart</i> to the right hand, then I will go to the left.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/20-26.htm">Matthew 20:26</a></b></br> But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/14-10.htm">Luke 14:10</a></b></br> But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/1-31.htm">Affection</a> <a href="/acts/15-33.htm">Affectionate</a> <a href="/amos/1-9.htm">Brotherly</a> <a href="/luke/6-42.htm">Brother's</a> <a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Devoted</a> <a href="/romans/9-21.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/romans/9-21.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/acts/28-7.htm">Kindly</a> <a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Love</a> <a href="/acts/26-26.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Others</a> <a href="/luke/23-2.htm">Paying</a> <a href="/mark/15-11.htm">Preference</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-21.htm">Preferring</a> <a href="/romans/11-15.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Showing</a> <a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Tenderly</a> <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/luke/16-11.htm">Worldly</a> <a href="/romans/7-5.htm">Yield</a> <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/7-3.htm">Affection</a> <a href="/colossians/3-19.htm">Affectionate</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-9.htm">Brotherly</a> <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Brother's</a> <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Devoted</a> <a href="/romans/13-7.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/romans/13-7.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/romans/15-28.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Kindly</a> <a href="/romans/13-8.htm">Love</a> <a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/romans/14-7.htm">Others</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-8.htm">Paying</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-16.htm">Preference</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-21.htm">Preferring</a> <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Showing</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-4.htm">Tenderly</a> <a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-26.htm">Worldly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-32.htm">Yield</a> <a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-1.htm">God's mercies must move us to offer ourselves.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-3.htm">No man must think too well of himself;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-6.htm">but everyone attend to the calling wherein he is placed.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Love, and many other duties are required of us.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Revenge is especially forbidden.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Greek word for "devoted" (philostorgos) suggests a deep, familial bond. In the early church, this concept was crucial as believers often faced persecution and needed to rely on each other for support and encouragement. The term "brotherly love" (philadelphia) reflects the close-knit community that the early Christians were encouraged to cultivate, mirroring the love Christ showed to His followers. This love is not merely emotional but is demonstrated through actions and service, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-47</a>, where the early church shared everything in common. The call to be devoted is a reflection of the unity and selflessness that Jesus prayed for in <a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21</a>, where He desired that His followers be one as He and the Father are one.<p><b>Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.</b><br>This phrase challenges believers to go beyond mere respect and actively seek to elevate others above themselves. The Greek word for "honoring" (time) implies valuing others highly and recognizing their worth. In a Roman context, where social status and honor were significant, this instruction subverts cultural norms by encouraging believers to prioritize others' honor over their own. This aligns with <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a>, where Paul instructs believers to consider others better than themselves, reflecting the humility of Christ. The idea of "outdoing" suggests a competitive spirit, but in a positive sense, where the goal is to excel in lifting others up. This principle is rooted in the example of Jesus, who, though He was God, humbled Himself and served others (<a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a>). By honoring one another, believers reflect the character of Christ and foster a community marked by love and mutual respect.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the heart of the Roman Empire.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/early_christian_communities.htm">Early Christian Communities</a></b><br>The context in which Paul wrote, these communities were characterized by their commitment to living out the teachings of Jesus amidst a pagan society.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_brotherly_love.htm">Understanding Brotherly Love</a></b><br>The Greek term "philadelphia" refers to the love shared among siblings. In a Christian context, it emphasizes the familial bond among believers, urging us to treat each other with the same care and affection as family members.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_devotion.htm">The Call to Devotion</a></b><br>Being "devoted" implies a steadfast commitment. Christians are called to prioritize relationships within the church, investing time and energy into nurturing these bonds.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/honoring_one_another.htm">Honoring One Another</a></b><br>To "outdo yourselves in honoring one another" suggests a competitive spirit in showing respect and value to others. This involves recognizing the worth of each person and celebrating their contributions to the community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_expressions_of_love.htm">Practical Expressions of Love</a></b><br>Acts of service, words of encouragement, and genuine interest in others' well-being are practical ways to live out this command. Consider how you can actively demonstrate love and honor in your daily interactions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_a_culture_of_honor.htm">Cultivating a Culture of Honor</a></b><br>In a world often focused on self-promotion, Christians are called to create a counter-cultural environment where honoring others is the norm. This requires humility and a willingness to put others first.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'storge'_mean_in_greek.htm">What does "storge" mean in Biblical Greek?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_jewelry.htm">How do you show honor to others?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_objective_truth.htm">What is the meaning of brotherly kindness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_you_meet_your_duties_to_others.htm">How do you fulfill your responsibilities to others?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">With brotherly love.</span>--Better translated as in the margin, <span class= "ital">In love of the brethren</span> (fellow Christians) <span class= "ital">be kindly affectioned.</span> The word for "kindly affectioned" is specially used of the family relation, and is, therefore, appropriately applied to the brotherhood of the Christian family.<p><span class= "bld">Preferring one another.</span>--Rather, perhaps, <span class= "ital">anticipating one another.</span> The Christian is to take the initiative, and show honour or respect to others without waiting for them to show it to him.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">In brotherly love</span> (<span class="greek">φιλαδελφίᾳ</span>) <span class="cmt_word">be kindly affectioned</span> (<span class="greek">φιλόστοργοι</span>) <span class="cmt_word">one to another</span> (<span class="greek">φιλαδελφία</span>, expressing the love of Christians for each other, is a special form or manifestation of general <span class="greek">ἀάπη</span>. In it there should be ever the warmth of family affection, <span class="greek">στοργή</span>); <span class="cmt_word">in honour preferring one another</span>; literally, according to the proper sense of <span class="greek">προηγούμενοι</span>, <span class="accented">taking the lead of each other in honour - i.e.</span>, in showing honour, rather than equivalent to <span class="greek">ἀλλήλους ἡγούμενοι</span> <span class="greek">ὑπερέχοντας ἑαυτῶν</span> in <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/12-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Be devoted</span><br /><span class="grk">φιλόστοργοι</span> <span class="translit">(philostorgoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5387.htm">Strong's 5387: </a> </span><span class="str2">From philos and storge; fond of natural relatives, i.e. Fraternal towards fellow Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one another</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλήλους</span> <span class="translit">(allēlous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_240.htm">Strong's 240: </a> </span><span class="str2">One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in brotherly love.</span><br /><span class="grk">φιλαδελφίᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(philadelphia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5360.htm">Strong's 5360: </a> </span><span class="str2">Brotherly love, love of Christian brethren. From philadelphos; fraternal affection.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Outdo yourselves</span><br /><span class="grk">προηγούμενοι</span> <span class="translit">(proēgoumenoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4285.htm">Strong's 4285: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lead onward by example, go before, prefer. From pro and hegeomai; to lead the way for others, i.e. Show deference.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in honoring</span><br /><span class="grk">τιμῇ</span> <span class="translit">(timē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5092.htm">Strong's 5092: </a> </span><span class="str2">A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one another.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλήλους</span> <span class="translit">(allēlous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_240.htm">Strong's 240: </a> </span><span class="str2">One another, each other. 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