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But concerning brotherly love, you have no need that one write to you. For you yourselves are taught by God to love one another,
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A God-Taught Love
Commentators emphasize that the love Paul speaks of is not just a human feeling or ethical duty. The phrase "taught of God" refers to a direct, internal work of the Holy Spirit. Scholars like Calvin say this love is "engraved upon their hearts" at conversion. It's a supernatural, "inbred quality" that comes from God's Spirit, making it a core evidence of genuine faith.
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1 Thessalonians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But as touching brotherly love. The "peculiar charity and affection which one Christian owes to another." Doddridge. See Barnes o…
Concerning love of the brethren (περ της φιλαδελφιας). Late word, love of brothers or sisters. In profane Greek (one papyrus examp…
19th Century
Anglican
But . . .—This forms the second subject of instruction, following naturally on the first. “We are very glad to hear of so strong a…
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“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…
16th Century
Protestant
As to brotherly love. Having previously, in lofty terms, commended their love, he now speaks by way of anticipation, saying, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But as touching brotherly love Another branch of sanctification; which is distinct from love to God and Christ, thou…
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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 …
13th Century
Catholic
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…
