Romans 12:9
Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
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love.

2 Samuel 20:9, 10
"Are you well, my brother?" Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him. . . .

Psalm 55:21
His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.

Proverbs 26:25
When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.

Ezekiel 33:31
So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.

Matthew 26:49
Going directly to Jesus, he said, "Greetings, Rabbi, " and kissed Him.

John 12:6
Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.

2 Corinthians 6:6
in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;

2 Corinthians 8:8
I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others.

1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.

1 Timothy 1:5
The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.

James 2:15, 16
Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. . . .

1 Peter 1:22
Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.

1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

1 John 3:18-20
Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. . . .

Abhor.

Psalm 34:14
Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

Psalm 36:4
Even on his bed he plots wickedness; he sets himself on a path that is not good; he does not reject evil.

Psalm 45:7
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has placed you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.

Psalm 97:10
O you who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

Psalm 101:3
I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.

Psalm 119:104, 163
I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way. . . .

Proverbs 8:13
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

Amos 5:15
Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph."

Hebrews 1:9
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has placed You above Your companions by anointing You with the oil of joy."

cleave.

Acts 11:23
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

1 Thessalonians 5:15
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with all men, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

1 Peter 3:10, 11
For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. . . .

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.

King James Bible
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Love must be without hypocrisy. Detest evil; cling to what is good.

International Standard Version
Your love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.

NET Bible
Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And be not deceitful in your love, but hate evil and cleave to the good.
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