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2 Corinthians 8:5-11

5 And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God’s will.

6 So we urged Titus, since he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part.

7 But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.

9 For 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.

10 And here is my advice about what is best for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so.

11 Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means.

Cross References for 2 Corinthians 8:5-11

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Psalms 119:106 - I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:106 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:106

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Deuteronomy 26:17 - You have declared this day that the Lord is your God and that you will walk in his ways, that y... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 26:17 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 26:17

Jeremiah 50:5 - They will ask the way to Zion and turn their faces toward it. They will come and bind themselve... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 50:5 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 50:5

1 Chronicles 12:18 - Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 12:18 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 12:18

Exodus 10:26 - Our livestock too must go with us; not a hoof is to be left behind. We have to use some of them... Click to read the verse Exodus 10:26 Click to read the verse Exodus 10:26

Proverbs 23:26 - My son, give me your heart and let your eyes keep to my ways, Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:26 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:26

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Zechariah 13:9 - This third I will bring into the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. ... Click to read the verse Zechariah 13:9 Click to read the verse Zechariah 13:9

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2 Corinthians 5:14-15 - For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Isaiah 44:3-5 - For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Sp... Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:3-5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:3-5

Romans 6:13 - Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer your... Click to read the verse Romans 6:13 Click to read the verse Romans 6:13

1 Timothy 4:15 - Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progr... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:15 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:15

Isaiah 56:6 - And foreigners who bind themselves to the Lord to serve him, to love the name of the Lord, and ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:6

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2 Kings 11:17 - Jehoiada then made a covenant between the Lord and the king and people that they would be the L... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 11:17 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 11:17

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