φιλαδελφία

philadelphiabrotherly love
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine6 occurrences5 books5 verses

Definition

φιλαδελφία, -ας, ἡ

(φιλάδελφος), [in LXX: 4Ma.13.23 4Mac.13.26 4Mac.14.1 * ;]

the love of brothers, brotherly love: of Christians' mutual love as brethren (see: ἀδελφός), Romans 12:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:9, Hebrews 13:1, 1 Peter 1:22, 2 Peter 1:7.

Where it occurs

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

6 total
  1. Romans 12:10φιλαδελφίᾳ · in brotherly love
    Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
  2. 1 Thessalonians 4:9φιλαδελφίας · brotherly love
    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.
  3. Hebrews 13:1φιλαδελφία · in brotherly love
    Continue in brotherly love.
  4. 1 Peter 1:22φιλαδελφίαν · you have a genuine love for your brothers
    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.
  5. 2 Peter 1:7 (2×)φιλαδελφίαν · brotherly kindness; φιλαδελφίᾳ · brotherly kindness
    …and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.