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Romans 12:10

τῇ φιλαδελφίᾳ εἰς ἀλλήλους φιλόστοργοι τῇ τιμῇ ἀλλήλους προηγούμενοι

Literal Translation

In brotherly love toward one another, affectionate; in honor, leading one another before yourselves.

Transliteration

tē philadelphia eis allēlous philostorgoi tē timē allēlous proēgoumenoi

This verse feels compressed in Greek. There is no main finite verb printed in this phrase. Instead, Paul stacks meaningful phrases together, creating a sharp description of Christian affection and honor.

Grammar Focus: Dative Phrases as the Setting

Two phrases begin with the dative case:

τῇ φιλαδελφίᾳ

“in brotherly love” or “with brotherly affection”

τῇ τιμῇ

“in honor” or “with respect”

For beginners, think of these dative phrases as the setting of the action.… Learn Koine Greek