Love

• D&C 6:20

"Be faithful and diligent in keeping the commandments of God, and I will encircle thee in the arms of my love."

• John 13:34-35

"A new commandment I give unto you ... love one another; ... By this shall men know that ye are my disciples ..."

• John 15:12,17

"This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you."

• "Why Did Samuel Say the Lord “Hated” the Lamanites?", Book of Mormon Central: KnoWhy, 13 Sep 2018

In ancient cultures, terms that got translated to "love" and "hate" are often technical terms describing a relationship with respect to a covenant or master.

Notes

This page covers the term and concept of love, somewhat distinctly from the term and concept of Charity.

Cross-References

• Charity
• Hate