2 Corinthians 8:8 - New American Standard Bible 1995 with Strong Numbers

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

I give this not as an order [to dictate to you], but to prove, by [pointing out] the zeal of others, the sincerity of your [own] love also.

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

I’m not giving an order, but by mentioning the commitment of others, I’m trying to prove the authenticity of your love also.

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