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Let love be without hypocrisy
AT: "Let love be sincere" or "Let love be true" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes)
love
Here this word means the kind of love that comes from God and is focused on the good of others, even when it doesn't benefit oneself.
Concerning love of the brothers, be affectionate
Paul begins a list of nine items, each of the form "Concerning..., be...," to tell the believers what kind of people they should be. You may need to translate some of the items as "Concerning..., do...." The list goes to Romans 12:11.
Concerning love of the brothers
AT: "As for how you love your fellow believers"
love
is another word that means brotherly love or love for a friend or family member. This is natural human love between friends or relatives.
be affectionate
AT: "be loyal," as family members.
concerning honor, respect one another
AT: "honor and respect one another" or, using a new sentence, "As for how you honor your fellow believers, respect them"