2 Corinthians 8:8

English Standard Version 2016

I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:6

Now as a concession, not a command, I say this.

Hebrews 10:24

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 6:6

by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love;

1 Peter 1:22

Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart,

Ephesians 6:24

Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.

Ephesians 4:15

Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,

2 Corinthians 9:2

for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year. And your zeal has stirred up most of them.

2 Corinthians 8:24

So give proof before the churches of your love and of our boasting about you to these men.

2 Corinthians 8:10

And in this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now concerning the betrothed, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.

1 Corinthians 7:12

To the rest I say (I, not the Lord) that if any brother has a wife who is an unbeliever, and she consents to live with him, he should not divorce her.

Romans 12:9

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.

Ezekiel 33:31

And they come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear what you say but they will not do it; for with lustful talk in their mouths they act; their heart is set on their gain.

Joshua 24:14

“Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord.