2 Corinthians 8:8

God's Word

I’m not commanding you, but I’m testing how genuine your love is by pointing out the dedication of others.

Cross References

Ezekiel 33:31

Then they come to you, as if they are still my people, and they sit down in front of you. They listen to what you say, but they don’t do it. They say that they love me, but in their hearts they chase dishonest profits.

Romans 12:9

Love sincerely. Hate evil. Hold on to what is good.

1 Corinthians 7:12

I (not the Lord) say to the rest of you: If any Christian man is married to a woman who is an unbeliever, and she is willing to live with him, he should not divorce her.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Concerning virgins: Even though I don’t have any command from the Lord, I’ll give you my opinion. I’m a person to whom the Lord has shown mercy, so I can be trusted.

1 Corinthians 7:6

What I have just said is not meant as a command but as a suggestion.

2 Corinthians 6:6

⌞People can see⌟ our purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit’s presence ⌞in our lives⌟, our sincere love,

2 Corinthians 8:10

I’m giving you my opinion because it will be helpful to you. Last year you were not only willing ⌞to take a collection⌟ but had already started to do it.

2 Corinthians 8:24

So give these men a demonstration of your love. Show their congregations that we were right to be proud of you.

2 Corinthians 9:2

I know how willing you are to help, and I brag about you to the believers in the province of Macedonia. I tell them, “The people of Greece have been ready ⌞to send their collection⌟ since last year,” and your enthusiasm has moved most of them ⌞to act⌟.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each of you should give whatever you have decided. You shouldn’t be sorry that you gave or feel forced to give, since God loves a cheerful giver.

Ephesians 4:15

Instead, as we lovingly speak the truth, we will grow up completely in our relationship to Christ, who is the head.

Ephesians 6:24

His favor  is with everyone who has an undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 10:24

We must also consider how to encourage each other to show love and to do good things.

Joshua 24:14

“Fear the Lord, and serve him with integrity and faithfulness. Get rid of the gods your ancestors served on the other side of the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and serve only the Lord.

1 Peter 1:22

Love each other with a warm love that comes from the heart. After all, you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth. As a result you have a sincere love for each other.