2 Corinthians 8:8

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

I speak not as commanding; but by the carefulness of others, approving also the good disposition of your charity.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:6

But I speak this by indulgence, not by commandment.

Hebrews 10:24

And let us consider one another, to provoke unto charity and to good works:

2 Corinthians 9:7

Every one as he hath determined in his heart, not with sadness, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 6:6

In chastity, in knowledge, in longsuffering, in sweetness, in the Holy Ghost, in charity unfeigned,

1 Peter 1:22

Purifying your souls in the obedience of charity, with a brotherly love, from a sincere heart love one another earnestly:

Ephesians 6:24

Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in incorruption. Amen.

Ephesians 4:15

But doing the truth in charity, we may in all things grow up in him who is the head, even Christ:

2 Corinthians 9:2

For I know your forward mind: for which I boast of you to the Macedonians. That Achaia also is ready from the year past, and your emulation hath provoked very many.

2 Corinthians 8:24

Wherefore shew ye to them, in the sight of the churches, the evidence of your charity, and of our boasting on your behalf.

2 Corinthians 8:10

And herein I give my advice; for this is profitable for you, who have begun not only to do, but also to be willing, a year ago.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I give counsel, as having obtained mercy of the Lord, to be faithful.

1 Corinthians 7:12

For to the rest I speak, not the Lord. If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she consent to dwell with him, let him not put her away.

Romans 12:9

Let love be without dissimulation. Hating that which is evil, cleaving to that which is good.

Ezekiel 33:31

And they come to thee, as if a people were coming in, and my people sit before thee: and hear thy words, and do them not: for they turn them into a song of their mouth, and their heart goeth after their covetousness.

Joshua 24:14

Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him with a perfect and most sincere heart. And put away the gods which your fathers served in Mesopotamia and in Egypt, and serve the Lord.