Letter 10: That nothing is greater than love, in which one has[43] brotherly union as proof.

Isidore of PelusiumChromatius, Jovinus, and Eusebius|c. 391 AD|Isidore of Pelusium
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That nothing is greater than love, in which one has[43] brotherly union as proof. Thus, nothing is as greatly desired by God than[44] love, through which both man had come into existence, and is a subject of love until death. For on this account, namely, the first call of his disciples, there happened to be two brothers; thus, from the beginning the all-wise savior immediately showed that he desires all his disciples to be united in a brotherly manner. Therefore, let us consider nothing more precious than love, which unites everyone, and protects everyone in harmonious accord.

Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.

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