What came to mind for me was "one another." I remember as a child a sermon one time about all the times "one another" is used in the Bible. Here are a few:
Romans 12:10--Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Romans 12:16--Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Romans 13:8--Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.
Ephesians 4:2-- Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Philippians 2:5--In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus...
I Thesaalonians 5:11--Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Hebrews 10:24, 25--And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
There are many other verses as well. I looked some up and found that "one another" is one word in Greek. These verses speak of unity and doing things not with ourselves in mind but in thinking of others. We need each other....we found that out the past year. Whenever I am reading my Bible and come across a "one another" passage I take note of it and pay attention to what it is saying.
Have a day of blessings!
Bethany
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