2 Corinthians 2:8 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁸ So, I urge you to reassure him of your love for him.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁸ Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁸ I therefore beg you to reinstate him in your affections and assure him of your love for him;

American Standard Version (1901)

⁸ Wherefore I beseech you to confirm your love toward him.

Common English Bible

⁸ So I encourage you to show your love for this person.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ Because of this, I beg you to confirm your charity toward him.

2 Corinthians 2:8 Cross References

2 Corinthians 2:7

So instead, you people should [now] forgive and comfort him, in order that such a person does not become overwhelmed with extreme grief.

2 Corinthians 2:9

For this also was my purpose in writing you, that I might test your willingness to obey everything [I required of you].

Galatians 5:13

For you brothers were called [by God] to enjoy your freedom; but do not use this freedom as an excuse for living a sinful life; instead, use it to render loving service to each other.

Galatians 6:10

So then, we should do the right thing toward every person whenever we have the opportunity, and especially toward people who are part of God’s family [i.e., those making up “the faith”].