Agape vs Love

Travis Knowlton LCSW
3 min readDec 3, 2024

Whats the difference?

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Agape is a type of love often associated with selfless, unconditional love. It is a Greek term in the New Testament to describe God's love for humanity. Agape love is characterized by compassion, empathy, and concern for others, even when they do not deserve it. It is a love not based on personal gain or benefit but on the other person's well-being.

On the other hand, love is a broad term that can refer to various emotions, feelings, and behaviors. It can be used to describe romantic love, familial love, platonic love, and more. Love is often characterized by affection, attraction, and attachment, and it can be expressed in various ways, such as through words, actions, or physical touch.

While agape love is a specific type characterized by selflessness and compassion, it can be considered a form of love in the broader sense. Love, in general, can take many different forms and be expressed in various ways, but at its core, it is an emotion that involves caring for and valuing another person.

Four types of love are mentioned in the Bible.

The Bible mentions several types of love, but the four most commonly discussed types are:

Agape Love — is often considered the highest form of love in the Bible. It is selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional love that seeks the best for…

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Travis Knowlton LCSW
Travis Knowlton LCSW

Written by Travis Knowlton LCSW

I'm a husband, father, veteran, and licensed clinical social worker that is here to enjoy and share!

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