brotherly affectionφιλαδελφία
philadelphia · Greek Noun
Refers to the familial, tender love shared between members of the household of faith. It acknowledges the spiritual kinship created by God through adoption in Christ.
honorτιμή
timē · Greek Noun
The act of showing high regard, esteem, or value to others. It involves recognizing the dignity of others as image-bearers of God and elevating their needs above one's own.
slothfulὀκνηρός
oknēros · Greek Adjective
A state of sluggishness, laziness, or lack of urgency. Biblically, it refers to a failure to apply oneself diligently to the service of God and the duties of the Christian life.
zealζῆλος
zēlos · Greek Noun
An intense eagerness, passion, or earnestness. In a spiritual context, it describes a burning desire or intense dedication to God’s work.
ferventζέω
zeō · Greek Verb
A state of being boiling or aglow. In this context, it refers to being set on fire by the Holy Spirit, characterized by spiritual intensity and vigor.
hopeἐλπίς
elpis · Greek Noun
The confident expectation of future blessings based on the promises of God. It is not mere wishful thinking, but a firm assurance of the fulfillment of God’s plan in Christ.
tribulationθλῖψις
thlipsis · Greek Noun
The capacity for endurance or steadfastness under pressure. It refers to the ability to remain unmoved and faithful during trials, suffering, or testing.
constant in prayerπροσκαρτερέω
proskartereō · Greek Verb
The act of devoting oneself persistently and unceasingly to communion with God. It emphasizes an active, habitual, and devoted life of talking with the Lord.
saintsἅγιος
hagios · Greek Noun
"Holy ones"; believers set apart by God for His purpose. This term emphasizes the status and collective identity of Christians as people belonging to God.
hospitalityφιλοξενία
philoxenia · Greek Noun
Love for strangers. In a biblical context, it refers specifically to the active practice of showing kindness, provision, and welcome to fellow believers and others.
Blessεὐλογέω
eulogeō · Greek Verb
To speak well of or invoke divine favor upon someone. Biblically, it involves desiring and praying for the spiritual and physical well-being of others, even one's enemies.
persecuteδιώκω
diōkō · Greek Verb/Participle
Those who actively pursue, harass, or cause harm to others because of their faith or identification with Christ.
curseκαταράομαι
kataraomai · Greek Verb
To invoke divine judgment or harm upon someone. Scripture strictly forbids this, commanding followers of Christ to respond to evil with godly love instead.
Live in harmonyφρονέω
phroneō · Greek Verb
The state of being in agreement, accord, or unified mindset, reflecting the unity of the Spirit within the body of Christ.
haughtyὑψηλός
hypsēlos · Greek Adjective
An attitude of pride or thinking of oneself as superior to others, forbidden for believers who are called to humility.
lowlyταπεινός
tapeinos · Greek Adjective/Noun
Referring to people of humble status or those in lowly circumstances; believers are commanded to show them fellowship and equality.
