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- Phileo vs Agape: Two Love Words in the Bible
Phileo vs agape in the Bible: how friendship affection differs from self-giving love, with Strong's notes, John 21, and plain answers for both words.
- Types of Love in the Bible: Agape, Phileo, and More
Types of love in the Bible: agape, phileo/philadelphia, storge-language, and how romantic desire fits — with Strong's notes, Scripture, and plain comparisons.
- What Is Phileo Love? Friendship Love in the Bible
What is phileo love in the Bible: the Greek word for friendship affection, how it differs from agape, with Strong's notes, John 21, and plain answers.
- Agape Love in the Bible: What 1 John 4:8 Means by 'God Is Love'
Agape means self-giving love. 1 John 4:8 defines God's love as who he is, and the Bible shows how to live it.
- Love and Desire: What the Bible Says
Explore Scripture's teaching on godly desires, the difference between lust and love, heart intentions, purity, and biblical guidance.
- Love and Selflessness: What the Bible Says
Discover Scripture's teaching on self-sacrifice, agape love, putting others first, and following Christ's example of selfless love.
- What Is Agape Love? The Bible's Word for God's Love
What is agape love in the Bible: the Greek word for God's self-giving love, how it differs from friendship and desire, with Strong's notes, Scripture, and plain answers.
- What Is Eros Love? Meaning, Bible Examples, and Eros vs. Agape
Eros means romantic desire. Romantic love shows up in Song of Songs, and eros differs from agape, the Bible's self-giving love.
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- John 21:15 — When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, 'Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?' Read the article
- John 21:15 — When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, 'Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?' Read the article
- 1 Corinthians 13:13 — And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. Read the article
- Romans 10:12 — For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, Read the article
- 1 Corinthians 13:13 — And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. Read the article