2 Corinthians 8:8

New American Bible - revised edition

I say this not by way of command, but to test the genuineness of your love by your concern for others.

Cross References

Ezekiel 33:31

My people come to you, gathering as a crowd and sitting in front of you to hear your words, but they will not act on them. Love songs are on their lips, but in their hearts they pursue dishonest gain.

Romans 12:9

Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good;

1 Corinthians 7:12

To the rest I say (not the Lord): if any brother has a wife who is an unbeliever, and she is willing to go on living with him, he should not divorce her;

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now in regard to virgins I have no commandment from the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.

1 Corinthians 7:6

This I say by way of concession, however, not as a command.

2 Corinthians 6:6

by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, in a holy spirit, in unfeigned love,

2 Corinthians 8:10

And I am giving counsel in this matter, for it is appropriate for you who began not only to act but to act willingly last year:

2 Corinthians 8:24

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

2 Corinthians 9:2

for I know your eagerness, about which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia has been ready since last year; and your zeal has stirred up most of them.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Ephesians 4:15

Rather, living the truth in love, we should grow in every way into him who is the head, Christ,

Ephesians 6:24

Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ in immortality.

Hebrews 10:24

We must consider how to rouse one another to love and good works.

Joshua 24:14

“Now, therefore, fear the Lord and serve him completely and sincerely. Cast out the gods your ancestors served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord.

1 Peter 1:22

Since you have purified yourselves by obedience to the truth for sincere mutual love, love one another intensely from a [pure] heart.