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10. κακὸν οὐκ ἐργάζεται. The negative expression corresponds to the negative form of the precepts in Rom 13:9. Love cannot do any of these evils to the neighbour; therefore it fulfils law. Its positive effect in going beyond any possible extension of positive precepts is implied in Rom 13:8.
ἡ ἀγάπη = the love which Christians owe to all. It is to be noted, again, that in laying down the moral requirements of Christian conduct, S. Paul avoids rules and insists on the quality which in its proper operation belongs to the Christian as such and produces conduct conformable to the character of the life which is in him.