Word study · Greek

agapē

love

Say it: ag-AH-pay (approximate)

ἀγάπη

What it means

Love. "The love of Christ constrains us" (5:14), "love unfeigned" (6:6), and Paul's love for the Corinthians (2:4; 8:7; 13:11).

Range of meaning

  • LoveSelf-giving goodwill.
  • CharityLove in action.

In 2 Corinthians

  • Chapter 5

    "The love of Christ constrains us" (5:14).

  • Chapter 13

    "The God of love and peace" (13:11, 13:14).