Thus, by using that expression, Paul emphasizes that relationships in the congregation should be as strong and as warm as in a close - knit family.
فَٱلْمَسِيحِيُّونَ ٱلْمَمْسُوحُونَ فِي زَمَنِ بُولُسَ ٱمْتَلَكُوا بِٱلْفِعْلِ سَبَبًا قَوِيًّا يَدْفَعُهُمْ إِلَى ٱحْتِرَامِ وَاحِدِهِمِ ٱلْآخَرَ .‏