What does the Bible say about fraternity?

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• 1 John 2:9-11

  [9] He who says he is in the light and hates his brother, is in the darkness even until now. [10] He who loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no occasion for stumbling in him. [11] But he who hates his brother is in the darkness, and walks in the darkness, and doesn't know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.

• 1 John 3:17

  But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and closes his heart of compassion against him, how does the love of God remain in him?

• Psalms 133:1-3

  [1] > See how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to live together in unity! [2] It is like the precious oil on the head, That ran down on the beard, Even Aaron's beard; That came down on the edge of his robes; [3] Like the dew of Hermon, That comes down on the hills of Zion: For there Yahweh gives the blessing, Even life forevermore.

• Romans 12:10

  In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

• John 13:34

  A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another.

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