Concerning love of the brethren (περ της φιλαδελφιας). Late word, love of brothers or sisters. In profane Greek (one papyrus examp…

But as touching brotherly love. The "peculiar charity and affection which one Christian owes to another." Doddridge. See Barnes o…

But . . .—This forms the second subject of instruction, following naturally on the first. “We are very glad to hear of so strong a…

“Now about” is a frequent Pauline formula for introducing a new subject (4:13; 5:1; cf. 1 Corinthians 7:1, 25; 8:1; 12:1; 16:1, 12). Pa…

As to brotherly love. Having previously, in lofty terms, commended their love, he now speaks by way of anticipation, saying, …

But as touching brotherly love
Another branch of sanctification; which is distinct from love to God and Christ, thou…

We should notice what is good in others, and praise them for it, so that we may encourage them to abound in it more and more. All who are savingly …

Previously, the Apostle Paul commended the faithful for their loyalty in the face of trials and for other good practices; here, he warns them to co…