2 Corinthians 8:8 - Douy-Rheims Bible Challoner Revision

⁸ 7 For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more careful, of his own will he went unto you.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁸ I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁸ I give this not as an order [to dictate to you], but to prove, by [pointing out] the zeal of others, the sincerity of your [own] love also.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁸ I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.

Common English Bible

⁸ I’m not giving an order, but by mentioning the commitment of others, I’m trying to prove the authenticity of your love also.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ I am speaking, not commanding. But through the solicitude of others, I approve of the good character of your charity.

2 Corinthians 8:8 Cross References

Ezekiel 33:31

My sheep have wandered in every mountain, and in every high hill: and my flocks mere scattered upon the face of the earth, and there was none that sought them, there was none, I say, that sought them.

Romans 12:9

7 To no man rendering evil for evil. Providing good things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men.

1 Corinthians 7:12

1 Wast thou called, being a bondman ? care not for it; but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.

1 Corinthians 7:25

4 And the unmarried woman and the virgin thinketh on the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit. But she that is married thinketh on the things of the world, how she may please her husband.

1 Corinthians 7:6

5 But if the unbeliever depart, let him depart. For a brother or sister is not under servitude in such cases. But God hath called us in peace.

2 Corinthians 6:6

5 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? Or what part hath the faithful with the unbeliever?

2 Corinthians 8:10

9 And not that only, but he was also ordained by the churches companion of our travels, for this grace, which is administered by us, to the glory of the Lord, and our determined will:

2 Corinthians 8:24

As it is written: He hath dispersed abroad, he hath given to the poor: his justice remaineth for ever.

2 Corinthians 9:2

1 That being enriched in all things, you may abound unto all simplicity, which worketh through us thanksgiving to God.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Now I Paul myself beseech you, by the mildness and modesty of Christ, who in presence indeed am lowly among you, but being absent, am bold toward you.

Ephesians 4:15

4 And put on the new man, who according to God is created in justice and holiness of truth.

Ephesians 6:24

And this I pray, that your charity may more and more abound in knowledge, and in all understanding:

Hebrews 10:24

3 And on the one hand indeed, by reproaches and tribulations, were made a gazingstock; and on the other, became companions of them that were used in such sort.

Joshua 24:14

9 And Josue said to the people: You will not be able to serve the Lord: for he is a holy God, and mighty and jealous, and will not forgive your wickedness and sins.

1 Peter 1:22

Wherefore it is said in the scripture: Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious. And he that shall believe in him, shall not be confounded.