ChatGPT on the “one anothers” in the Bible

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In the New Testament

💝 Love and Acceptance (12+)

  1. Love one another (John 13:34; Romans 13:8; 1 John 3:11, etc.)

  2. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love (Romans 12:10)

  3. Outdo one another in showing honor (Romans 12:10)

  4. Accept one another (Romans 15:7)

  5. Greet one another (Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 16:20, etc.)

  6. Be of the same mind toward one another (Romans 12:16)

  7. Live in harmony with one another (1 Peter 3:8)

  8. Be kind and compassionate to one another (Ephesians 4:32)

  9. Bear with one another in love (Ephesians 4:2)

  10. Love one another deeply from the heart (1 Peter 1:22)

  11. Have peace with one another (Mark 9:50)

  12. Fellowship with one another (1 John 1:7)

🙏 Forgiveness and Humility (10+)

  1. Forgive one another (Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13)

  2. Bear with one another (Colossians 3:13)

  3. Confess sins to one another (James 5:16)

  4. Wash one another’s feet (John 13:14)

  5. Submit to one another (Ephesians 5:21)

  6. Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another (1 Peter 5:5)

  7. Do not be proud, but associate with one another (Romans 12:16)

  8. Do not judge one another (Romans 14:13)

  9. Do not put a stumbling block before one another (Romans 14:13)

🔨 Encouragement, Teaching, Accountability (15+)

  1. Encourage one another (1 Thessalonians 4:18; 5:11)

  2. Build up one another (Romans 14:19; 1 Thess. 5:11)

  3. Admonish one another (Romans 15:14; Colossians 3:16)

  4. Instruct one another (Romans 15:14)

  5. Teach one another (Colossians 3:16)

  6. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, etc. (Ephesians 5:19)

  7. Spur one another on to love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24)

  8. Encourage one another daily (Hebrews 3:13)

  9. Pray for one another (James 5:16)

  10. Do good to one another (1 Thessalonians 5:15)

  11. Wait for one another (1 Corinthians 11:33 – in the context of communion)

  12. Have equal concern for one another (1 Corinthians 12:25)

  13. Serve one another in love (Galatians 5:13)

  14. Carry one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2)

  15. Consider others better than yourselves (Philippians 2:3)

❌ Negative Commands (10+)

  1. Do not lie to one another (Colossians 3:9)

  2. Do not slander one another (James 4:11)

  3. Do not grumble against one another (James 5:9)

  4. Do not envy or provoke one another (Galatians 5:26)

  5. Do not bite, devour, or consume one another (Galatians 5:15)

  6. Do not pass judgment on one another (Romans 14:13)

  7. Do not be conceited, challenging one another (Galatians 5:26)

  8. Do not speak evil against one another (James 4:11)

📌 Other Unique Commands (5+)

  1. Be hospitable to one another (1 Peter 4:9)

  2. Agree with one another (1 Corinthians 1:10)

  3. Wait for one another in communion (1 Corinthians 11:33)

  4. Do not deprive one another (1 Corinthians 7:5 — marriage context)

  5. Honor one another above yourselves (Romans 12:10)

  6. Sympathize with one another (1 Peter 3:8)

  7. Be humble toward one another (1 Peter 5:5)

  8. Carry each other’s burdens (Galatians 6:2)

  9. Be patient with one another (Ephesians 4:2)

In the Old Testament

Most “one another” lists are drawn entirely from the New Testament, because the specific Greek phrase ἀλλήλων (“one another”) appears there, often in contexts where the church community is being instructed on mutual life in Christ.

However, the spirit of “one another” living is very much present in the Old Testament, even if the exact phrasing is different. The Old Testament contains many relational commandments, especially within the Torah and the wisdom literature, that express God’s desire for mutual care, justice, kindness, and community integrity among His people.

Here are some notable Old Testament principles and commands that mirror or lay the foundation for New Testament “one another” teachings:

🧡 Foundational Command: Love Your Neighbor

  1. “Love your neighbor as yourself” –
     📖 Leviticus 19:18


     “You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.”


     This is the central ethical command in the Torah, and the root from which Jesus and Paul derive the command to “love one another.”

📜 Old Testament “One Another”-Type Commands and Teachings

🤝 Mutual Justice and Fairness
  1. Do not oppress one another –
     📖 Leviticus 25:14, 17

  2. Do not bear false witness against your neighbor –
     📖 Exodus 20:16 (Ten Commandments)

  3. Do not go about as a slanderer among your people –
     📖 Leviticus 19:16

  4. Do not hate your brother in your heart –
     📖 Leviticus 19:17

  5. Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another –
     📖 Zechariah 7:9
💝 Kindness, Mercy, and Generosity
  1. Open your hand to your brother, to the needy and the poor –
     📖 Deuteronomy 15:7–8

  2. You shall not harden your heart against your brother –
     📖 Deuteronomy 15:7

  3. Show hospitality to the sojourner –
     📖 Leviticus 19:34

  4. Be generous and not grudging when you give –
     📖 Deuteronomy 15:10

🧂 Peace and Reconciliation
  1. Seek peace and pursue it –
     📖 Psalm 34:14

  2. Do not take revenge or hold a grudge –
     📖 Leviticus 19:18

  3. Correct your neighbor frankly so you will not share in his guilt –
     📖 Leviticus 19:17

🕊️ Practical Examples from Narratives

  • Ruth’s kindness to Naomi and Boaz’s kindness to Ruth.

  • David and Jonathan’s covenant loyalty toward one another.

Joseph forgiving his brothers, treating them kindly after their betrayal (Genesis 50:20–21).