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The most important biblical passage that mentions philiais in John's Gospel. Here, Jesus implied that the other disciples gave him unconditional love when he asked Peter, "Do you love (agape) me more than these (the other disciples)?" Each time, Peter answered that he loved Jesus, but each time he was only able to offer brotherly love (philia).
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In what book is love first mentioned in the Bible?
Love is mentioned in the first book of the Bible - Genesis.
How many times is the word LOVE mentioned in the NIV Bible?
The word LOVE is mentioned 686 times in the NIV Bible. Love is a constant theme throughout the Holy Bible.
How many times philia mentioned in the bible?
It's actually a Greek word φιλία, and is used at least once in James. In James 4:4 it is translated as friendship.
How many times is love mentioned in the Bible and in what verse?
Love is mentioned many times in the Bible, but a very interesting portion is found in I Corinthians chapter 13.
What are the 3 types of love mentioned in the bible?
The three Greek words are:Agape - Principled love, not based on sentimentality or emotion, that seeks the good of others no matter what. It's this kind of love that allows us to 'love our enemies' (Matthew 5:44) and God to love us (1 John 4:9+10)Philia - Friendship/fondness (James 4:4)Storge - Familial love(love between family members) (2 Timothy 3:1+3)(Eros - 'Romantic love' is not used in the Bible.)
