the evidence of the ἀγάπη, the love of true understanding coupled with corresponding purpose (see v. 4). This love is itself the product of faith. Hence this is placed next. The works as evidence of love are equally evidence of faith. Διακονία = service but that of a διάκονος, voluntary service for the benefit and the help of those needing it and freely rendered. At the wedding of Cana we find diakonoi, because they served freely. Mary who managed things found it necessary to tell them to do