Eros Philos Agape

English has only one word for love. Greek has three- and more if you broaden the definition.

Eros
something like- attraction, desire, intimacy
Romantic love as between lovers

Philos
good feelings and enjoyment, friendship,
Affection as between friends or family

Agape
this means a deep love beyond friendship and beyond a simple attraction
In Christian biblical usage it means an unconditional, self-scrificing love

The new testament is all Greek to me! Translated into English!

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