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 reiterates Jesus' command to love each other, grounding the devotion in his direct instruction.
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 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 commands love for one another and humility, directly paralleling the devoted love and mutual honor here.
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 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 grounds the command to love one another in God's love for us, providing the theological motivation for this devotion.
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 explicitly commands love for brother, grounding the call here to honor one another in divine command.
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 links love for God's children to obedience, aligning with the active devotion and honor called for here.
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 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 defines mutual love as the identifying mark of discipleship, reinforcing the call to devotion.
In Mark 9:34, disciples argue who is greatest — the opposite of esteeming others more highly.
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.
In Mark 10:41, the ten are indignant at James and John — revealing the same struggle for greatness that opposes honoring others.
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.
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.
In Luke 20:46, teachers desire respectful greetings — the self-exaltation opposite of honoring others.
In Luke 22:24, disciples argue who is greatest — again the prideful ambition that contradicts mutual honor.
John 15:12 commands love as Christ loved—the same mutual devotion Paul urges here, with Christ as the model.
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 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.
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 records Bildad accusing Job of regarding others as stupid, a proud attitude opposite to honoring one another.