Gal 5:15 | TNotes | STEP | 5:15 The opposite of love is biting and devouring one another (cp. Ps 35:25 ; Prov 30:14 ; Jer 8:17 ). People who do not love are characterized by strife and bitterness. They will end up destroying one another . By contrast, love gives life to others (John 3:16 ; 15:12-13 ).

bPs 35:25►

cProv 30:14►

dJer 8:17►

eJohn 3:16►

f15:12-13►

‏ Galatians 5:15

5:15 ^a The opposite of love is biting and devouring one another (cp. Ps 35:25 ^b; Prov 30:14 ^c; Jer 8:17 ^d). People who do not love are characterized by strife and bitterness. They will end up destroying one another. By contrast, love gives life to others (John 3:16 ^e; 15:12-13 ^f).