2 Corinthians 8:8
I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others.
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speak.

2 Corinthians 8:10
And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.

2 Corinthians 9:7
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

1 Corinthians 7:6, 12, 25
I say this as a concession, not as a command. . . .

by occasion.

2 Corinthians 8:1-3
Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace God has given the churches of Macedonia. . . .

2 Corinthians 9:2
For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.

Romans 11:12-14
But if their trespass means riches for the world, and their failure means riches for the Gentiles, how much greater riches will their fullness bring! . . .

Hebrews 10:24
And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.

prove.

2 Corinthians 8:24
In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.

2 Corinthians 6:6
in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;

Joshua 24:14
Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; cast aside the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates and in Egypt, and serve the LORD.

Ezekiel 33:31
So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.

Romans 12:9
Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

Ephesians 4:15
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head.

Ephesians 6:24
Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

James 2:14-16
What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? . . .

1 Peter 1:22
Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.

1 John 3:17-19
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? . . .

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
I am not speaking this as a command, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity of your love also.

King James Bible
I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I am not saying this as a command. Rather, by means of the diligence of others, I am testing the genuineness of your love.

International Standard Version
I am not commanding you but testing the genuineness of your love by the enthusiasm of others.

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

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
I am not commanding simply to give you orders, but I am testing the truth of your love with the diligence of your companions.
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