8:8a I am not making a demand,

I am not saying that as an order/command,
-or-
What I ⌊just⌋ said is not a command,

8:8b but I am testing the sincerity of your love

but I want to confirm that your (plur.) love is genuine
-or-
but I want to verify that you truly love

8:8c in comparison to the earnestness of others.

by the means of showing to you the earnest deeds of others.
-or-
by telling you how eager others are ⌊to help/give⌋.

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