2 Corinthians 8:8

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2 Corinthians 8:8

I am not speaking this as a command, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.

1 Corinthians 7:6

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

Romans 11:12-14

Now if their trespass means riches for the world, and if their failure means riches for the Gentiles, how much more will their fullness mean!

Romans 12:9

Let love be genuine. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

1 Corinthians 7:12

But 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 must not divorce her.

1 Corinthians 7:25

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

2 Corinthians 6:6

in purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love,

2 Corinthians 8:1-3

Now, brethren, we want you to know about the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia,

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

Therefore openly before the churches, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.

2 Corinthians 9:2

for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the Macedonians, 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 give just as he has purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Ephesians 4:15

But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into him, who is the head, into Christ,

Ephesians 6:24

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

Hebrews 10:24

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

James 2:14-16

What good is it, my brethren, if a man says he has faith but has no works? Can such faith save him?

1 Peter 1:22

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

1 John 3:17-19

But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?

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Summary

2 Corinthians 8:8

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

Speak

2 Corinthians 8:10

2 Corinthians 9:7

1 Corinthians 7:6

By occasion

Prove

1 John 3:17

General references

John 14:15

2 Corinthians 8:24

1 John 4:11

Bible References

Speak

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.

Each one must give just as he has purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

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

By occasion

Now, brethren, we want you to know about the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia,

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

Now if their trespass means riches for the world, and if their failure means riches for the Gentiles, how much more will their fullness mean!

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

Prove

Therefore openly before the churches, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.

in purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love,

Let love be genuine. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into him, who is the head, into Christ,

What good is it, my brethren, if a man says he has faith but has no works? Can such faith save him?

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

But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?

General references

"If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

Therefore openly before the churches, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.

Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.