Agape vs. Charity — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Agape and Charity
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Agape
Agape (Ancient Greek ἀγάπη, agapē) is a Greco-Christian term referring to unconditional love, "the highest form of love, charity" and "the love of God for man and of man for God". The word is not to be confused with philia, brotherly love, or philautia, self-love, as it embraces a universal, unconditional love that transcends and persists regardless of circumstance.
Charity
Provision of help or relief to the poor; almsgiving.
Agape
(of a person's mouth) wide open in surprise or wonder
Downes listened, mouth agape with incredulity
Charity
Something given to help the needy; alms.
Agape
Christian love, as distinct from erotic love or simple affection.
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Charity
An institution, organization, or fund established to help the needy.
Agape
In a state of wonder or amazement, as with the mouth wide open.
Charity
Benevolence or generosity toward others or toward humanity.
Agape
Wide open.
Charity
Indulgence or forbearance in judging others.
Agape
Love as revealed in Jesus, seen as spiritual and selfless and a model for humanity.
Charity
Often Charity(Christianity) The theological virtue defined as love directed first toward God but also toward oneself and one's neighbors as objects of God's love.
Agape
In the early Christian Church and some modern churches, the love feast accompanied by Eucharistic celebration.
Charity
(countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
Agape
Love that is spiritual, not sexual, in its nature.
Charity
(countable) The goods or money given to those in need.
Agape
In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention; as with mouth hanging open.
Charity
(uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
Agape
Wide open.
Charity
In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.
Agape
In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention.
Charity
Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.
Agape
Open wide.
Charity
Love; universal benevolence; good will.
Now abideth faith, hope, charity, three; but the greatest of these is charity.
They, at least, are little to be envied, in whose hearts the great charities . . . lie dead.
With malice towards none, with charity for all.
Agape
The love of God for mankind, or the benevolent love of Christians for others.
Charity
Liberality in judging of men and their actions; a disposition which inclines men to put the best construction on the words and actions of others.
The highest exercise of charity is charity towards the uncharitable.
Agape
(uncountable) Spiritual, altruistic, beneficial love which wills good for others.
Charity
Liberality to the poor and the suffering, to benevolent institutions, or to worthy causes; generosity.
The heathen poet, in commending the charity of Dido to the Trojans, spake like a Christian.
Agape
(countable) A love feast, especially one held in the early Christian Church in connection with the Eucharist.
Charity
Whatever is bestowed gratuitously on the needy or suffering for their relief; alms; any act of kindness.
She did ill then to refuse her a charity.
Agape
Gaping, as with wonder, expectation, or eager attention.
Dazzles the crowd and sets them all agape.
Charity
A charitable institution, or a gift to create and support such an institution; as, Lady Margaret's charity.
Agape
The love feast of the primitive Christians, being a meal partaken of in connection with the communion.
Charity
Eleemosynary appointments [grants or devises] including relief of the poor or friendless, education, religious culture, and public institutions.
The charities that soothe, and heal, and bless,Are scattered at the feet of man like flowers.
Agape
(Greek) love (especially love that is spiritual and selfless in nature)
Charity
A foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
Agape
A religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship
Charity
A kindly and lenient attitude toward people
Agape
With the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe;
The gaping audience
We stood there agape with wonder
With mouth agape
Charity
An activity or gift that benefits the public at large
Charity
Pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers
Charity
An institution set up to provide help to the needy
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