Romans 12:10
In the love of the community of the Lord’s followers, be affectionate to one another; in showing respect, set an example of deference to one another;
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
In Context
9Let your love be sincere. Hate the wrong; cling to the right.
11never flagging in zeal; fervent in spirit; serving the Master;
Cross References
Genesis 13:9Is not the whole land before you? Let’s separate. If you go to the left, then I will go to the right; or if you go to the right, then I will go to the left.”
Psalms 133:1Behold! How good and how pleasant is the dwelling of kindred together!
Matthew 20:26Among you it is not so.
John 13:34I give you a new commandment – love one another; love one another as I have loved you.
John 17:21that they all may be one – that as you, Father, are in union with us – and so the world may believe that you have sent me as your messenger.
Romans 13:7In all cases pay what is due from you – tribute where tribute is due, taxes where taxes are due, respect where respect is due, and honor where honor is due.
Matthew Henry on Romans 12:2-21
Consecration to God; Duty towards God; Duty towards Ourselves; Due Exercise of Spiritual Gifts; Duty towards Our Brethren; Brotherly Love; Love to Enemies. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 For I say,… Read the whole commentary →