Philadelphia denotes mutual affection expressed in loving and honoring one another.

Across the supplied verses, the term names mutual affection among people: it is to remain, be shown toward one another with honor, be pursued sincerely and fervently, and be supplied alongside piety and love.

1. Mutual affection to be practiced · dominant

   In Hebrews 13:1, the nominative singular form stands in the instruction that this affection should remain; in Romans 12:10, the dative singular form occurs with being affectionate toward one another and outdoing one another in honor. In 1 Peter 1:22 and 1 Thessalonians 4:9, the APB renders clauses about sincere affection and loving one another, while 2 Peter 1:7 places the listed accusative singular forms in a sequence that supplies this affection and then love.

   Hebrews 13:1Romans 12:101 Peter 1:221 Thessalonians 4:92 Peter 1:7

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB consistently presents the clauses with “brotherly love,” while also describing love, affection, honor, and loving one another. Those surrounding expressions show the verse context rather than separate renderings of the term.