Romans 12:10

 

The first sentence of this verse contains two different Greek words for love. Love (philostorgos) one another with brotherly affection (philadelphia). What does it mean to philostorgos one another with philadelphia? And how do these Greek words for love differ from “agape,” that Greek word that we commonly associate with the sacrificial love that Jesus demonstrated on the cross?

 

The second sentence of this verse says, Outdo one another in showing honor. What does it mean to show honor to one another? And does this verse really invite us to view this as a competition wherein we try to “outdo one another?”

 

Let’s seek the answers to these questions together.