Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Love
Abhor
General references
Bible References
Love
Matthew 26:49
And he went straight up to Jesus and said, "Good evening, Rabbi," and affectionately kissed Him.
John 12:6
He said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief and as the carrier of the purse for the Twelve he was in the habit of taking what was put into it.
2 Corinthians 6:6
through my personal purity, my knowledge, my patience, my kindness; through the Holy Spirit, my genuine love,
2 Corinthians 8:8
I am not saying this in the spirit of a command, but I am simply trying to test the genuineness of your love by the enthusiasm of others.
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our appeal did not originate from a delusion or an impure motive; it was not made in fraud;
1 Timothy 1:5
But the aim of your instruction is to be love that flows out of a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.
James 2:15
If some brother or sister is thinly clad and has no food for the day,
1 Peter 1:22
Since you have purified your souls by obeying the truth, in sincere love for the brotherhood you must love one another heartily and fervently,
1 Peter 4:8
Above everything else keep your love for one another fervent, because love covers up a multitude of sins.
1 John 3:18
Dear children, let us stop loving with words or lips alone, but let us love with actions and in truth.
Abhor
Hebrews 1:9
You loved the right and hated wrong; so God, your God, anointed you, with oil of exultation beyond all your companions."
General references
Hebrews 13:1
You must let your brotherly love continue.
1 John 4:21
This is the command that we get from Him, that whoever loves God loves his brother too.