2 Peter 1:7

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Summary

2 Peter 1:7

And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

Brotherly

General references

Hebrews 13:1

Bible References

Brotherly

I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too are to love one another.

Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor;

And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;

Now concerning brotherly love, you have no need for anyone to write you, for you have been [personally] taught by God to love one another [that is, to have an unselfish concern for others and to do things for their benefit].

Let love of your fellow believers continue.

Since by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a sincere love of the believers, [see that you] love one another from the heart [always unselfishly seeking the best for one another],

Show respect for all people [treat them honorably], love the brotherhood [of believers], fear God, honor the king.

We know that we have passed out of death into Life, because we love the brothers and sisters. He who does not love remains in [spiritual] death.

General references

You shall diligently keep [foremost in your thoughts and actively do] the commandments of the Lord your God, and His testimonies and His statutes which He has commanded you.

Through laziness the rafters [of state affairs] decay and the roof sags, and through idleness [the roof of] the house leaks.

In holiness [being set apart] and righteousness [being upright] before Him all our days.

Let everything you do be done in love [motivated and inspired by God’s love for us].

Let love of your fellow believers continue.