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Romans 12:9-10

Romans 12:9-10
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Love without pretending: hold on to what is good, love each other warmly, and outdo one another in honour.

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Romans 12:9-10 in context

6Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. 9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

Paul’s fullest letter on grace, faith and life in the Spirit, written to the church in Rome.

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John 15:12
This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

Jesus’ commandment to His friends: love one another as I have loved you.

Song of Solomon 2:16
My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies.

The simplest vow in the Bible’s love song: my beloved is mine, and I am his.