2 Corinthians 8:8

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2 Corinthians 8:8

I speak not by way of command, but to prove the sincerity of your love also, by means of the forwardness of others.

1 Corinthians 7:6

But I say this by way of permission, not of command:

Romans 11:12-14

Now if their fall be the riches of the world, and their diminution be the riches of the Gentiles, how much more will their fulness be?

Romans 12:9

Let love be unfeigned. Abhor that which is evil, cleave to that which is good;

1 Corinthians 7:12

But to the rest say I, not the Lord, If any brother has an unbelieving wife, and she like to dwell with him, let him not put her away.

1 Corinthians 7:25

But concerning single persons I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgement as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.

2 Corinthians 6:6

by purity, by knowledge, by long-suffering, by kindness, by the holy Spirit,

2 Corinthians 8:1-3

Now we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God conferred on the churches of Macedonia:

2 Corinthians 8:10

And herein I give my opinion: for this is to your advantage, who not only began to act, but also to be forward to it above a year ago.

2 Corinthians 8:24

Therefore shew to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and the justness of our boasting concerning you.

2 Corinthians 9:2

for I know your readiness of mind, which I boast of concerning you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath excited many.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Let every one give as he chuses in his own heart; not with reluctance, or constraint: for God loveth a chearful giver.

Ephesians 4:15

but holding the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him, who is the head, even Christ:

Ephesians 6:24

Grace be with all that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

Hebrews 10:24

(for He is faithful who hath promised) and let us observe each other to the incitement of love and good works:

James 2:14-16

What is the advantage, my brethren, if any one say that he has faith, and he hath not works, can faith alone save him?

1 Peter 1:22

Having therefore purified your souls by obedience to the truth, through the Spirit, to brotherly love unfeigned, love one another with a pure heart fervently:

1 John 3:17-19

But if any one, who hath the good things of the world, seeth his brother in want, and shutteth up his bowels from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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 herein I give my opinion: for this is to your advantage, who not only began to act, but also to be forward to it above a year ago.

Let every one give as he chuses in his own heart; not with reluctance, or constraint: for God loveth a chearful giver.

But I say this by way of permission, not of command:

By occasion

Now we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God conferred on the churches of Macedonia:

for I know your readiness of mind, which I boast of concerning you to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath excited many.

Now if their fall be the riches of the world, and their diminution be the riches of the Gentiles, how much more will their fulness be?

(for He is faithful who hath promised) and let us observe each other to the incitement of love and good works:

Prove

Therefore shew to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and the justness of our boasting concerning you.

by purity, by knowledge, by long-suffering, by kindness, by the holy Spirit,

Let love be unfeigned. Abhor that which is evil, cleave to that which is good;

but holding the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him, who is the head, even Christ:

What is the advantage, my brethren, if any one say that he has faith, and he hath not works, can faith alone save him?

Having therefore purified your souls by obedience to the truth, through the Spirit, to brotherly love unfeigned, love one another with a pure heart fervently:

But if any one, who hath the good things of the world, seeth his brother in want, and shutteth up his bowels from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

General references

If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father,

Therefore shew to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and the justness of our boasting concerning you.

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