Other Translations

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I am not giving you an order, but using the ready mind of others as a test of the quality of your love.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

I do not speak as commanding [it], but through the zeal of others, and proving the genuineness 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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

not according to command do I speak, but because of the diligence of others, and of your love proving the genuineness,