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.

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 8:8

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

I am speaking, not commanding. But through the solicitude of others, I approve of the good character of your charity.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

I speak not according to command, but by care of others, trying also the purity of your love.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 8:8

IspeakG3004Verb notG3756 byG2596Preposition commandmentG2003Noun Feminine butG235ConjunctionbyoccasionG1223PrepositionoftheforwardnessG4710Noun FeminineofothersG2087Adjective andG2532ConjunctiontoproveG1381VerbthesincerityG1103AdjectiveofyourG5212 loveG26Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 8:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 8:8

Summary

Paul tests church sincerity through voluntary giving example

Event

Paul tests church's genuine love

Estimated Time Period

c. 55 AD