Word study · Greek

agapē

love

Say it: ag-AH-pay (approximate)

ἀγάπη

What it means

Love. "The goal of this command is love" (1:5), and "faith, love, and sanctification" (2:15).

Range of meaning

  • LoveSelf-giving goodwill.
  • CharityLove in action.

In 1 Timothy

  • Chapter 1

    "The goal of this command is love" (1:5).

  • Chapter 2

    "Faith, love, and sanctification" (2:15).