2 Corinthians 2:8

World English Bible (2000)

Therefore I beg you to confirm your love toward him.

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Referenced Verses

  • Jude 1:22-23 : 22 On some have compassion, making a distinction, 23 and some save, snatching them out of the fire with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.
  • Gal 5:13 : 13 For you, brothers, were called for freedom. Only don't use your freedom for gain to the flesh, but through love be servants to one another.
  • Gal 6:1-2 : 1 Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren't tempted. 2 Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
  • Gal 6:10 : 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let's do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.

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