2 Corinthians 8:8
King James Version (KJV)
I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
American Standard Version (ASV)
I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.
World English Bible (WEB)
I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.
2 Corinthians 8:8 Cross References
But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.
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.
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.