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Two Distinct Loves
Commentators unanimously highlight a crucial distinction in this verse. 'Brotherly kindness' (from the Greek 'philadelphia') refers to the special affection Christians should have for each other as family. 'Love' (from the Greek 'agape') is a broader, self-sacrificing love for all people, including non-believers. Your faith should produce both.
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2 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Peter 1:7
18th Century
Theologian
And to godliness brotherly kindness. Love to Christians as such. See Barnes "John 13:34"; See Barnes "Hebrews 13:1…
AT Robertson
On 2 Peter 1:7
Love of the brethren (την φιλαδελφιαν). See 1 Peter 1:22.
Love (την αγαπην). By deliberate cho…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Peter 1:7
19th Century
Bishop
And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.—And in your godliness [supply] love …
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Peter 1:6–8
19th Century
Preacher
And to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Peter 1:7
“Brotherly kindness” (GK 5789) and “love” (agape; GK 27) complete the list. The knowledge of God issues into love for other believers (). Brotherly…
John Gill
On 2 Peter 1:7
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 7 And to godliness, brotherly kindness
Without which, godliness, or external worship, or a profession of religi…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Peter 1:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Faith unites the weak believer to Christ as really as it does the strong one, and purifies the heart of one as truly as of another; and every since…