Romans 12:10
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
Bee kindly affectioned one to another ‖with brotherly loue, in honour preferring one another.
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- ‖Alternative wordingOr, in the loue of the brethren.
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- Philippians 2:3Rank 1 from verse 10
- John 13:34–35Rank 2 from verse 10
34A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
35By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
34*A new commandement I giue vnto you, That yee loue one another, as I haue loued you, that yee also loue one another.
35By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if yee haue loue one to another.
- Hebrews 13:1Rank 3 from verse 10
- 1 John 4:11Rank 4 from verse 10
- 1 Peter 3:8–9Rank 5 from verse 10
8Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
8Finally be ye all of one minde, hauing compassion one of another, ‖loue as brethren, be pitifull, be courteous,
9Not rendring euill for euill, or railing for railing: but contrarywise blessing, knowing that yee are thereunto called, that ye should inherite a blessing.
- 1 Peter 1:22Rank 6 from verse 10
22Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:
22Seeing yee haue purified your soules in obeying the truth through the Spirit, vnto vnfained loue of the brethren: see that ye loue one another with a pure heart feruently,
- 1 Peter 2:17Rank 7 from verse 10
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9Rank 8 from verse 10
- Ephesians 4:1–3Rank 9 from verse 10
1I THEREFORE, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
2With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
3Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
1¶ I therefore the prisoner ‖of the Lord, beseech you that yee walke worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
2With all lowlinesse and meekenesse, with long suffering, forbearing one another in loue.
3Endeuouring to keepe the vnitie of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
- Galatians 5:13Rank 10 from verse 10
- Galatians 5:22Rank 11 from verse 10
- Psalms 133:1Rank 12 from verse 10
- 1 John 4:20–2Rank 13 from verse 10
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- 2 Peter 1:7Rank 14 from verse 10
- John 15:17Rank 15 from verse 10
- 1 Peter 5:5Rank 16 from verse 10
5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
5Likewise ye yonger, submit your selues vnto the elder: yea, all of you bee subiect one to another, and bee clothed with humilitie: for God resisteth the proud, and giueth grace to the humble.
32And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
32And the multitude of them that beleeued, were of one heart, and of one soule: Neither said any of them, that ought of the things which he possessed, was his owne, but they had all things common.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3Rank 18 from verse 10
3We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;
3Wee are bound to thanke God alwayes for you, brethren, as it is meete, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charitie of euery one of you al towards each other aboundeth:
- Luke 14:10Rank 19 from verse 10
10But 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.
10*But when thou art bidden, goe and sit downe in the lowest roume, that when he that bade thee commeth, hee may say vnto thee, Friend, goe vp higher: then shalt thou haue worship in the presence of them that sit at meate with thee.
- Romans 13:7Rank 20 from verse 10
- 1 John 2:9–11Rank 21 from verse 10
9He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
10He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
11But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
9He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkenesse euen vntill now.
10Hee that loueth his brother, abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of †stumbling in him.
11But he that hateth his brother, is in darknesse, and walketh in darknesse, and knoweth not whither hee goeth, because that darknesse hath blinded his eyes.
- John 17:21Rank 22 from verse 10
21That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
21That they all may be one, as thou Father art in mee, and I in thee, that they also may bee one in vs: that the world may beleeue that thou hast sent mee.
- Matthew 20:26Rank 23 from verse 10
- 1 John 3:10–18Rank 24 from verse 10
10In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
11For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.
12Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous.
13Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
14We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.
15Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
16Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
17But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
18My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
10In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the deuill: whosoeuer doeth not righteousnesse, is not of God, neither hee that loueth not his brother.
11For this is the ‖message that yee heard from the beginning, that wee should loue one another.
12Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slewe his brother: and wherefore slewe hee him? because his owne workes were euill, and his brothers righteous.
13Marueile not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
14Wee know that wee haue passed from death vnto life, because wee loue the brethren: he that loueth not his brother, abideth in death.
15Whosoeuer hateth his brother, is a murtherer, and yee knowe that no murtherer hath eternall life abiding in him.
16Hereby perceiue wee the loue of God, because he layd downe his life for vs, and wee ought to lay downe our liues for the brethren.
17But who so hath this worlds good, and seeth his brother hath need, and shutteth vp his bowels of compassion from him; how dwelleth the loue of God in him?
18My little children, let vs not loue in word, neither in tongue, but indeede and in trueth.
- Colossians 1:4Rank 25 from verse 10
- Galatians 5:6Rank 26 from verse 10
- Genesis 13:9Rank 27 from verse 10
9Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.
9 Is not the whole land before thee? Separate thy selfe, I pray thee, from mee: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will goe to the right: or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will goe to the left.
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Romans 12:10
With goodwill, affection, favour, or benevolence; in a kind manner.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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affectioned
Disposed in affection toward another.
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1. In "one another" and like reciprocal or distributive constructions, each the other, or one in relation to the other or others. 2. One other, one more, or a different or additional person or thing.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Pertaining to brothers; such as is natural for brothers; becoming brothers; kind; affectionate.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.
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preferring
Placing or regarding one before another.
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12:9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
12:9 Let loue bee without dissimulation: abhorre that which is euill, cleaue to that which is good.
12:10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
12:10Bee kindly affectioned one to another ‖with brotherly loue, in honour preferring one another.
Selected passage12:11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
12:11Not slouthfull in busines: feruent in spirit, seruing the Lord.
12:12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
12:12Reioycing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing instant in prayer.
12:13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
12:13Distributing to the necessitie of Saints; giuen to hospitalitie.
12:14Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
12:14Blesse them which persecute you, blesse, and curse not.
12:15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
12:15Reioyce with them that doe reioice, and weepe with them that weepe.
12:16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
12:16 Be of the same mind one towards another. Minde not high things, but ‖condescend to men of low estate. Bee not wise in your owne conceits.
12:17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
12:17Recompence to no man euill for euill. Prouide things honest in the sight of all men.
12:18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
12:18If it be possible, as much as lyeth in you, liue peaceably with all men.
12:19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
12:19Dearely beloued, auenge not your selues, but rather giue place vnto wrath: for it is written, *Uengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord.
12:20Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
12:20*Therefore if thine enemie hunger, feed him: if he thirst, giue him drink. For in so doing thou shalt heape coales of fire on his head.
12:21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
12:21Be not ouercome of euill, but ouercome euill with good.