2 Corinthians 8:8

New English Translation

I am not saying this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love by comparison with the eagerness of others.

Cross References

Ezekiel 33:31

They come to you in crowds, and they sit in front of you as my people. They hear your words, but do not obey them. For they talk lustfully, and their heart is set on their own advantage.

Romans 12:9

Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good.

1 Corinthians 7:12

To the rest I say – I, not the Lord – if a brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is happy to live with him, he should not divorce her.

1 Corinthians 7:25

With regard to the question about people who have never married, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my opinion as one shown mercy by the Lord to be trustworthy.

1 Corinthians 7:6

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

2 Corinthians 6:6

by purity, by knowledge, by patience, by benevolence, by the Holy Spirit, by genuine love,

2 Corinthians 8:10

So here is my opinion on this matter: It is to your advantage, since you made a good start last year both in your giving and your desire to give,

2 Corinthians 8:24

Therefore show them openly before the churches the proof of your love and of our pride in you.

2 Corinthians 9:2

because I know your eagerness to help. I keep boasting to the Macedonians about this eagerness of yours, that Achaia has been ready to give since last year, and your zeal to participate has stirred up most of them.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each one of you should give just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, because God loves a cheerful giver.

Ephesians 4:15

But practicing the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ, who is the head.

Ephesians 6:24

Grace be with all of those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

Hebrews 10:24

And let us take thought of how to spur one another on to love and good works,

Joshua 24:14

Now obey the Lord and worship him with integrity and loyalty. Put aside the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates and in Egypt and worship the Lord.

1 Peter 1:22

You have purified your souls by obeying the truth in order to show sincere mutual love. So love one another earnestly from a pure heart.