2 Corinthians 8:8

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

I am not ordering you to give, but I want to see how real your love is by comparing you with others who have been so ready and willing to help.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:6

I say this only to give you permission to be separated for a time. It is not a rule.

Hebrews 10:24

We should think about each other to see how we can encourage each other to show love and do good works.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each one of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give. You should not give if it makes you unhappy or if you feel forced to give. God loves those who are happy to give.

2 Corinthians 6:6

We show that we are God’s servants by our pure lives, by our understanding, by our patience, and by our kindness. We show it by the Holy Spirit, by genuine love,

1 Peter 1:22

You have made yourselves pure by obeying the truth. Now you can have true love for your brothers and sisters. So love each other deeply—with all your heart.

Ephesians 6:24

God’s grace to all of you who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love that never ends.

Ephesians 4:15

No, we will speak the truth with love. We will grow to be like Christ in every way. He is the head,

2 Corinthians 9:2

I know that you want to help. I have been bragging about you to the people in Macedonia. I told them that you people in Achaia have been ready to give since last year. And your desire to give has made most of the people here ready to give also.

2 Corinthians 8:24

So show these men that you really have love. Show them why we are proud of you. Then all the churches can see it.

2 Corinthians 8:10

This is what I think you should do: Last year you were the first to want to give, and you were the first who gave.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now I write about people who are not married. I have no command from the Lord about this, but I give my opinion. And I can be trusted, because the Lord has given me mercy.

1 Corinthians 7:12

The advice I have for the others is from me. The Lord did not give us any teaching about this. If you have a wife who is not a believer, you should not divorce her if she will continue to live with you.

Romans 12:9

Your love must be real. Hate what is evil. Do only what is good.

Ezekiel 33:31

So they come to you as if they were my people. They sit in front of you as if they were my people. They hear your words, but they will not do the things you say. They only want to do what feels good. They only want to cheat people and make more money.

Joshua 24:14

Then Joshua said to the people, “Now you have heard the Lord’s words. So you must respect the Lord and sincerely serve him. Throw away the false gods that your ancestors worshiped. That was something that happened a long time ago on the other side of the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Now you must serve only the Lord.