2 Corinthians 8:8

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I’m not commanding you to do this. But I do want to challenge you to show how sincere your love is compared with the eagerness of others.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:6

(I’m giving you permission to do this; I’m not telling you that you should.)

Hebrews 10:24

And let’s consider how we can stir one another up to love and good works.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each of you should give what you’ve decided in your heart to give. You shouldn’t give if you don’t want to. You shouldn’t give because you feel you have to. God loves it when you’re glad to give.

2 Corinthians 6:6

We live pure lives. We’re understanding, patient, and kind. We serve God in the Holy Spirit and with true love

1 Peter 1:22

You’ve made yourselves pure by obeying the truth. Now, you have an honest and true love for each other. So love one another deeply from your hearts.

Ephesians 6:24

And may grace be given to everyone who loves our Lord Jesus Christ with a love that never dies.

Ephesians 4:15

Instead, we’ll speak the truth in love and grow up in every way to become the body of Christ. Christ is the head

2 Corinthians 9:2

I know how much you want to do that. I’ve been bragging about you to the people in Macedonia. I’ve been telling them that you who live in Achaia have been ready to give since last year. Your eagerness has stirred up most of them to give as well.

2 Corinthians 8:24

So show them and all the churches how much you love others and why we’re so proud of you.

2 Corinthians 8:10

Here’s what I think would be the best thing for you to do. Last year you were the first ones to give, and you were even the first ones to want to give.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now let me speak to those who are engaged. I don’t have a direct command from the Lord for you. But I’d like to give my opinion as someone who, by the Lord’s mercy, can be trusted.

1 Corinthians 7:12

I know that some of the rest of you are in a complicated situation. We don’t have a direct command from the Lord about that, but let me offer some advice. If a brother has a wife who isn’t a believer, he shouldn’t divorce her if she’s willing to live with him.

Romans 12:9

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil. Hold on to what is good.