- A love that is exclusive, Matthew 6:24; cf. Luke 16:13
- A love that is founded on gratitude, Luke 7:42, 47
- A love that is obedient, John 14:15, 21, 23-24; 13:35; 15:10; I John 2:5; 5:2-3; II John 6
- An outgoing love, I John 4:12. 20; 3:14; 2:10; cf. I John 3:17