World English Bible
2 Corinthians 8:8
“I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.”
Verse in context — 2 Corinthians 8
6
So we urged Titus, that as he made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace.
7
But as you abound in everything, in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in your love to us, see that you also abound in this grace.
8
I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.
9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
10
I give a judgment in this: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to start a year ago, not only to do, but also to be willing.
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Paul’s defense of his ministry and encouragement in hardship.
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