KINDNESS

Greek Definitions:

chrestotes meaning goodness of heart, usefulness, gentleness, pleasant,

gracious.

philostorgos meaning cherishing one’s kindred, kindly affectioned.

philadelphia meaning brotherly love, love of the brethren.

Scriptural References:

1.               Romans 12:10 “Be kindly affectioned (philostorgos) one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another.”

2.               II Corinthians 6:8 “As the minister4s of God…by kindness (chrestotes).”

3.               Galatians 5:22 “The fruit of the Spirit is gentleness, (chrestotes) goodness…”

4.               Ephesians 4:32 “Be ye kind (philadelphia) one to another, tenderhearted…”

5.               Colossians 3:12 “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, Holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness (chrestotes), humbleness of mind, meekness and longsuffering…”

6.               II Peter 1:7 “Add to Godliness, brotherly kindness (philostorgos) and to brotherly kindness (philostorgos), love.”