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2 Corinthians 2:8The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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διὸ παρακαλῶ ὑμᾶς κυρῶσαι εἰς αὐτὸν ἀγάπην·
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2 Corinthians 2:8The Bible in Living English
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8 For which reason I urge you to take the line of love toward him;
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2 Corinthians 2:8American Standard Version
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8 Wherefore I beseech you to confirm your love toward him.
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2 Corinthians 2:8The Emphasized Bible
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8 Wherefore I beseech you assure him of love;
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2 Corinthians 2:8King James Version
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8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.
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2 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 2New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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confirm your love for him: The Greek word translated “confirm” is a legal term meaning to “validate.” (It is rendered “validated” at Ga 3:15.) The Christians in Corinth needed to demonstrate that their love was real, making it clear by their attitude and actions that the repentant man was warmly welcomed back to the congregation. By restoring their good relationship with him, they would “confirm,” or validate, their love for him. They were not to assume that he would automatically sense their love for him. It needed to be demonstrated.
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