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The [[Greek]] word for brotherly love or close friendship is '''phileo''' [[love]]. The name for the city of [[Philidelphia]] is based on Philos.
The [[Greek]] word for brotherly love or close friendship is ''phileō'' [[love]]. The name for the city of [[Philidelphia]] is derived from this word.
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When Jesus asked Peter "Do you love me?" the word he used in Greek was [[agape]] love. Peter answered "Lord, thou knowest that I love thee." In Greek, Peter used ''phileō'' in his reply.<ref>{{bibleverse|John|21:15-17|ESV}}</ref>
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[[Category:Christian Terms]]
[[Category:Christian Terms]]