Greek agapē — distinct from phileō (affectionate friendship), storgē (familial), and erōs (romantic). 1 Cor 13's descriptive paragraph is the standard NT exposition. OT parallel: Hebrew chesed (steadfast, covenant-loyal love).
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John Calvin
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1. Stand fast therefore. After having told them that they are the children of the free woman, he now reminds them that they ought not lightly to despise a freedom so precious. And certainly it is an invaluable blessing, in defense of which it is our duty to fight, even…
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