Word study · Greek

agapē

love

Say it: ag-AH-pay (approximate)

ἀγάπη

What it means

Love. "Labor of love" (1:3), "abound in love" (3:12), "the breastplate of faith and love" (5:8).

Range of meaning

  • LoveSelf-giving goodwill.
  • CharityLove in action.

In 1 Thessalonians