Romans 12:10

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Cross-reference

1 Peter 2:17 commands love for the family of believers and honor for all, closely mirroring both love and honor in this verse.

John 15:17 Parallel

John 15:17 reiterates Jesus' command to love each other, grounding the devotion in his direct instruction.

John 17:21 Related theme

John 17:21 prays for believers' unity as a reflection of the divine relationship, connecting to the command to honor one another.

Acts 4:32 Historical context

Acts 4:32 shows the early church's unity and sharing, exemplifying the honor and devotion commanded.

Galatians 5:13 urges serving one another in love, directly echoing the command to honor others above yourselves.

Ephesians 4:1-3 calls for humility and patience in love to maintain unity, reinforcing the command to honor others.

Philippians 2:3 directly parallels this command, urging believers to count others more significant than themselves.

1 Thessalonians 4:9 notes that believers are taught by God to love one another, affirming the divine origin of this command.

In 2 Thessalonians 1:3, Paul commends increasing love for one another, directly echoing the brotherly devotion commanded here.

Hebrews 13:1 echoes this exact command to keep on loving one another as brothers, reinforcing the call to persistent brotherly affection.

1 Peter 1:22 calls for sincere, deep love from a pure heart, echoing and intensifying the devotion to one another commanded here.

Genesis 13:9 shows Abraham yielding preference to Lot — a concrete example of honoring another above oneself as commanded here.

1 Peter 3:8 Parallel

1 Peter 3:8 commands love for one another and humility, directly paralleling the devoted love and mutual honor here.

1 Peter 5:5 Parallel

In 1 Peter 5:5, the call to clothe yourselves with humility mirrors Paul's command to honor others above yourselves, reinforcing mutual submission.

2 Peter 1:7 Parallel

2 Peter 1:7 lists mutual affection and love, showing brotherly love as a step toward divine love, echoing this verse's theme.

1 John 2:9-11 contrasts loving a brother with hating, showing that brotherly love is essential for walking in the light, reinforcing this command.

1 John 3:10-18 identifies love for brothers as the mark of God's children and calls for love in action, deepening the meaning of this devotion.

1 John 4:11 Parallel

1 John 4:11 grounds the command to love one another in God's love for us, providing the theological motivation for this devotion.

1 John 4:20 Parallel

1 John 4:20 warns that hating a brother contradicts love for God, reinforcing the necessity of mutual honor commanded here.

1 John 4:21 Parallel

1 John 4:21 explicitly commands love for brother, grounding the call here to honor one another in divine command.

1 John 5:1 Related theme

1 John 5:1 ties love for God to love for His children, showing that honoring other believers flows from spiritual birth.

1 John 5:2 Related theme

1 John 5:2 links love for God's children to obedience, aligning with the active devotion and honor called for here.

John 13:34 Parallel

John 13:34 gives the new commandment to love one another as Christ loved—the basis for the brotherly love and honor commanded here.

Psalm 133:1 Parallel

Psalm 133:1 celebrates unity among brothers, echoing the call here to live in devoted honor toward one another.

Matthew 20:26 teaches that greatness comes through serving, directly reinforcing the call here to put others first.

John 13:35 Parallel

John 13:35 defines mutual love as the identifying mark of discipleship, reinforcing the call to devotion.

Mark 9:34 Contrast

In Mark 9:34, disciples argue who is greatest — the opposite of esteeming others more highly.

3 John 1:9 Contrast

3 John 1:9 describes Diotrephes loving preeminence—the exact opposite of honoring others, providing a negative example.

Numbers 12:2 shows Miriam and Aaron challenging Moses, the opposite of honoring others — a negative example of failing to put others first.

In Numbers 16:10, Korah’s rebellion against Moses’ authority exemplifies the pride that refuses to honor leaders, contrasting Paul’s command.

Matthew 5:22 condemns anger and insult toward a brother, directly opposing the honor and devotion Paul urges.

In Matthew 20:21, a mother requests positions of honor for her sons — directly opposing the call to honor others above oneself.

In Matthew 23:6, Pharisees love the best seats — a self-seeking honor that contradicts honoring others.

Mark 10:41 Contrast

In Mark 10:41, the ten are indignant at James and John — revealing the same struggle for greatness that opposes honoring others.

Luke 9:46 Contrast

In Luke 9:46, disciples dispute about greatness — directly contrary to putting others first.

Colossians 3:12 calls believers to clothe themselves with humility and kindness—virtues that embody the mutual honor commanded here.

Luke 11:43 Contrast

In Luke 11:43, Jesus condemns Pharisees loving prominent seats — a warning against seeking honor rather than giving it.

Ephesians 4:32 commands kindness and forgiveness—practical expressions of the love and honor Paul commands here.

Luke 20:46 Contrast

In Luke 20:46, teachers desire respectful greetings — the self-exaltation opposite of honoring others.

Luke 22:24 Contrast

In Luke 22:24, disciples argue who is greatest — again the prideful ambition that contradicts mutual honor.

John 15:12 Parallel

John 15:12 commands love as Christ loved—the same mutual devotion Paul urges here, with Christ as the model.

John 13:14 Parallel

In John 13:34, Jesus commands mutual love — a parallel call to selfless devotion that supports honoring others.

In Matthew 26:33, Peter asserts he will never fall — a self-confidence that fails to consider others above self.

Luke 14:10 Parallel

Luke 14:10 advises taking the lowly seat, a practical act of humility that supports the command to honor others above self.

Ephesians 3:8 shows Paul calling himself least—a personal example of the humility urged in honoring others above self.

Jeremiah 38:12 shows Ebed-Melech’s compassionate rescue of Jeremiah, a practical act of honoring and caring for another.

Ruth 2:10 Parallel

In Ruth 2:10, Ruth humbly asks why she has found favor, demonstrating the lowly mindset that honors others above oneself.

In Genesis 13:8, Abram prioritizes peace with Lot over personal rights, illustrating the selfless honor Paul commands.

Job 18:3 Contrast

Job 18:3 records Bildad accusing Job of regarding others as stupid, a proud attitude opposite to honoring one another.