2 Corinthians 8:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I am not ordering you to do this. I am simply testing how real your love is by comparing it with the concern that others have shown.

Cross References

Ezekiel 33:31

So they all come and listen to you, but they refuse to do what you tell them. They claim to be faithful, but they are for ever trying to cheat others out of their money.

Romans 12:9

Be sincere in your love for others. Hate everything that is evil and hold tight to everything that is good.

1 Corinthians 7:12

I don't know of anything else the Lord said about marriage. All I can do is to give you my own advice. If your wife isn't a follower of the Lord, but is willing to stay with you, don't divorce her.

1 Corinthians 7:25

I don't know of anything that the Lord said about people who have never been married. But I will tell you what I think. And you can trust me, because the Lord has treated me with kindness.

1 Corinthians 7:6

In my opinion that is what should be done, though I don't know of anything the Lord said about this matter.

2 Corinthians 6:6

But we have kept ourselves pure and have been understanding, patient, and kind. The Holy Spirit has been with us, and our love has been real.

2 Corinthians 8:10

A year ago you were the first ones to give, and you gave because you wanted to. So listen to my advice.

2 Corinthians 8:24

Treat them in such a way that the churches will see your love and will know why we boasted about you.

2 Corinthians 9:2

I know how eager you are to give. And I have proudly told the Lord's followers in Macedonia that you people in Achaia have been ready for a whole year. Now your desire to give has made them want to give.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each of you must make up your own mind about how much to give. But don't feel sorry that you must give and don't feel that you are forced to give. God loves people who love to give.

Ephesians 4:15

Love should always make us tell the truth. Then we will grow in every way and be more like Christ, the head

Ephesians 6:24

May God be kind to everyone who keeps on loving our Lord Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 10:24

We should keep on encouraging each other to be thoughtful and to do helpful things.

Joshua 24:14

Then Joshua told the people: Worship the LORD, obey him, and always be faithful. Get rid of the idols your ancestors worshipped when they lived on the other side of the River Euphrates and in Egypt.

1 Peter 1:22

You obeyed the truth, and your souls were made pure. Now you sincerely love each other. But you must keep on loving with all your heart.