Romans 12:10

Romans 12:10 In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;

'love of the brethren' -'Anyone who would follow the Christ must become. lover of his brothers and sisters'. (McGuiggan p. 367). (1 John 2:9; 1 John 3:15; 1 John 4:7; 1 John 5:1; John 13:34)

'tenderly affectioned' -'devoted to one another' (NASV). 'It refers to the feeling of affectionate love that is normal in healthy families.' (Green p. 14)

'Tenderly affectioned is. word compounded of "philos" (loving), and "stergos" (to feel natural affection..a parent for its child). Its use here indicates that the church tie should rival that of the family.' (McGarvey pp. 497-498)

'Family affection enables to work the other things out.' (McGuiggan p. 367)

'in honor preferring one another' -'When it comes to bestowing honor, we are to take the lead.' (McGuiggan p. 368). 1 Peter 2:3 'each counting other better than himself.'

1. Eager to show respect to the aged. Proper respect manifested towards the overseers of the flock. (1 Timothy 5:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:12) 'The idea is that each should be more eager to confer honors than to obtain them.' (McGarvey p. 498)

2. Paul was always ready to give praise to fellow-workers. To give credit where credit was due. (Romans 16:1 ff)

3. Too many people stand around waiting for someone to commend or compliment them. Rather we need to look around and pat others on the back.

'Self-proclamation is. common thing. Self-importance is an often-seen spectacle. "Pride", said Albert Barnes somewhere, "is shoddy goods priced too high."' (McGuiggan p. 368)