Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. New Living Translation I am not commanding you to do this. But I am testing how genuine your love is by comparing it with the eagerness of the other churches. English Standard Version I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine. Berean Standard Bible I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others. Berean Literal Bible I do not speak as a command, but proving the genuineness of your love through the earnestness of others 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. New King James Version I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love by the diligence of others. New American Standard Bible I am not saying this as a command, but as proving, through the earnestness of others, the sincerity of your love as well. NASB 1995 I am not speaking this as a command, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity of your love also. NASB 1977 I am not speaking this as a command, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity of your love also. Legacy Standard Bible I am not speaking this as a command, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity of your love also. Amplified Bible I am not saying this as a command [to dictate to you], but to prove, by [pointing out] the enthusiasm of others, the sincerity of your love as well. 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. 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. American Standard Version I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love. 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. Contemporary English Version I am not ordering you to do this. I am simply testing how real your love is by comparing it with the concern that others have shown. Douay-Rheims Bible I speak not as commanding; but by the carefulness of others, approving also the good disposition of your charity. English Revised Version I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love. GOD'S WORD® Translation I'm not commanding you, but I'm testing how genuine your love is by pointing out the dedication of others. Good News Translation I am not laying down any rules. But by showing how eager others are to help, I am trying to find out how real your own love is. International Standard Version I am not commanding you but testing the genuineness of your love by the enthusiasm of others. Literal Standard Version I do not speak according to command, but because of the diligence of others, and proving the genuineness of your love, Majority Standard Bible I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others. New American Bible I say this not by way of command, but to test the genuineness of your love by your concern for 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. New Revised Standard Version I do not say this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love against the earnestness of others. New Heart English Bible I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love. Webster's Bible Translation I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love. Weymouth New Testament I am not saying this by way of command, but to test by the standard of other men's earnestness the genuineness of your love also. World English Bible I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love. Young's Literal Translation not according to command do I speak, but because of the diligence of others, and of your love proving the genuineness, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Generosity Commended…7But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving. 8 I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others. 9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.… Cross References 1 Corinthians 7:6 I say this as a concession, not as a command. 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. Treasury of Scripture 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 And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 1 Corinthians 7:6,12,25 But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment… by occasion. 2 Corinthians 8:1-3 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; … 2 Corinthians 9:2 For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many. Romans 11:12-14 Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness? … prove. 2 Corinthians 8:24 Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf. 2 Corinthians 6:6 By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, Joshua 24:14 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD. Jump to Previous Command Commanding Commandment Comparing Diligence Earnestness Forwardness Genuine Genuineness Love Occasion Order Others Prove Proving Quality Ready Sincerity Speak Speaking Standard Test Using Want Way ZealJump to Next Command Commanding Commandment Comparing Diligence Earnestness Forwardness Genuine Genuineness Love Occasion Order Others Prove Proving Quality Ready Sincerity Speak Speaking Standard Test Using Want Way Zeal2 Corinthians 8 1. He stirs them to a generous gift for the poor saints at Jerusalem, by the example of the Macedonians;7. by commendation of their former forwardness; 9. by the example of Christ; 14. and by the spiritual profit that shall redound to themselves thereby; 16. commending to them the integrity and willingness of Titus, and those other brothers. (8) I speak not by commandment.--The English, and, indeed, the Greek also, is to some extent ambiguous, and leaves us uncertain whether he disclaims merely the tone of command or the sanction of a divine authority. The former seems the preferable meaning, but ultimately the one runs into the other. He gives no commands in this matter to others because he has received no commandment from the Lord Himself. (Comp. 1Corinthians 7:6; 1Corinthians 7:12; 1Corinthians 7:25.)Verse 8. - Not by commandment. St. Paul felt an honourable sensibility which prevented him from straining his authority by urging the Corinthians to give of their substance. Among Gentiles such contributions towards the needs of others - the result of unselfish compassion - were all but unknown. The forwardness; i.e. the ready zeal. The sincerity; more literally, the genuineness. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek I am not makingλέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. a demand, ἐπιταγὴν (epitagēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2003: Instruction, command, order, authority. From epitasso; an injunction or decree; by implication, authoritativeness. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. I am testing δοκιμάζων (dokimazōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1381: From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sincerity γνήσιον (gnēsion) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 1103: From the same as genesia; legitimate, i.e. Genuine. of your ὑμετέρας (hymeteras) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 2nd Person Plural Strong's 5212: Your, yours. From humeis; yours, i.e. Pertaining to you. love ἀγάπης (agapēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 26: From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. in comparison to διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. earnestness σπουδῆς (spoudēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4710: (a) speed, haste, (b) diligence, earnestness, enthusiasm. From speudo; 'speed', i.e. despatch, eagerness, earnestness. of others. ἑτέρων (heterōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 2087: (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. Links 2 Corinthians 8:8 NIV2 Corinthians 8:8 NLT 2 Corinthians 8:8 ESV 2 Corinthians 8:8 NASB 2 Corinthians 8:8 KJV 2 Corinthians 8:8 BibleApps.com 2 Corinthians 8:8 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 8:8 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 8:8 French Bible 2 Corinthians 8:8 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 8:8 I speak not by way of commandment (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) |
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