2 Corinthians 8:8

In 9 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.

ASV

I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.

LSV

I do not speak according to command, but because of the diligence of others, and proving the genuineness of your love,

YLT

not according to command do I speak, but because of the diligence of others, and of your love proving the genuineness,

DBY

I do not speak as commanding [it], but through the zeal of others, and proving the genuineness of your love.

DRC

I speak not as commanding; but by the carefulness of others, approving also the good disposition of your charity.

GNV

This say I not by commandement, but because of the diligence of others: therefore prooue I the naturalnesse of your loue.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

Οὐ κατʼ ἐπιταγὴν λέγω ἀλλὰ διὰ τῆς ἑτέρων σπουδῆς καὶ τὸ τῆς ὑμετέρας ἀγάπης γνήσιον δοκιμάζων·

RP2018

Οὐ κατ’ ἐπιταγὴν λέγω, ἀλλὰ διὰ τῆς ἑτέρων σπουδῆς καὶ τὸ τῆς ὑμετέρας ἀγάπης γνήσιον δοκιμάζων.

TR-Boyd

Οὐ κατ᾿ ἐπιταγὴν λέγω, ἀλλὰ διὰ τῆς ἑτέρων σπουδῆς καὶ τὸ τῆς ὑμετέρας ἀγάπης γνήσιον δοκιμάζων.ὑμετέρας ¦ ἡμετέρας ELZ

SCR1894

ου κατ επιταγην λεγω αλλα δια της ετερων σπουδης και το της υμετερας αγαπης γνησιον δοκιμαζων

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• 1 Corinthians 7:6I say this as a concession, not as a command.
• 1 John 3:17–19If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.…
• Hebrews 10:24And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.
• 1 Peter 1:22Since 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.
• 2 Corinthians 9:7Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
• James 2:14–16What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm…
• Ezekiel 33:31So 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.
• Ephesians 4:15Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head.
• Ephesians 6:24Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
• 2 Corinthians 6:6in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;
• 2 Corinthians 9:2For 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.
• 1 Corinthians 7:25Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.
• Romans 11:12–14But if their trespass means riches for the world, and their failure means riches for the Gentiles, how much greater riches will their fullness bring! I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the…
• 2 Corinthians 8:24In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.
• 2 Corinthians 8:1–3Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. For I testify…
• 2 Corinthians 8:10And 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.

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