2 Corinthians 8:8

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine.

Cross References

Ezekiel 33:31

And they come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear what you say but they will not do it; for with their lips they show much love, but their heart is set on their gain.

Romans 12:9

Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good;

1 Corinthians 7:12

To the rest I say, not the Lord, that if any brother has a wife who is an unbeliever, and she consents to live with him, he should not divorce her.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now concerning the unmarried, I have no command of the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord's mercy is trustworthy.

1 Corinthians 7:6

I say this by way of concession, not of command.

2 Corinthians 6:6

by purity, knowledge, forbearance, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love,

2 Corinthians 8:10

And in this matter I give my advice: it is best for you now to complete what a year ago you began not only to do but to desire,

2 Corinthians 8:24

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

2 Corinthians 9:2

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

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Ephesians 4:15

Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,

Ephesians 6:24

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

Hebrews 10:24

and let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,

Joshua 24:14

“Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness; put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River, and in Egypt, and serve the Lord.

1 Peter 1:22

Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere love of the brethren, love one another earnestly from the heart.