Philanthropia denotes benevolent kindness shown in welcoming people and in the appearance of God’s kindness.

The attested use describes benevolent kindness: in Acts 28:2 it is shown by welcoming those affected by rain and cold, while Titus 3:4 places it in the appearance of God’s kindness.

1. Benevolent kindness expressed toward others · dominant

   In Acts 28:2, the accusative singular form occurs in the report that the islanders kindled a fire and welcomed everyone because of the rain and cold; the APB renders the response as “no ordinary kindness.” In Titus 3:4, the nominative singular form appears in the clause concerning the appearance of God’s kindness; the APB renders “the kindness and the benevolence of God.”

   Acts 28:2Titus 3:4

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the relevant clauses with “no ordinary kindness” in Acts 28:2 and “the kindness and the benevolence of God” in Titus 3:4. These phrases show the verse-level presentation rather than exact token-by-token renderings.