Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionI am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 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 Study Bible I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others. 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 American Standard Bible I am not speaking this as a command, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity of your love also. American Standard Version I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love. Darby Bible Translation I do not speak as commanding [it], but through the zeal of others, and proving the genuineness of your love. 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. 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, Links 2 Corinthians 8:8 Bible Hub2 Corinthians 8:8 Bible Apps 2 Corinthians 8:8 Open Bible |