2 Corinthians 8:21 - Revised Standard Version

²¹ for we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of men.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²¹ providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²¹ For we take thought beforehand and aim to be honest and absolutely above suspicion, not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of men.

American Standard Version (1901)

²¹ for we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Common English Bible

²¹ We care about doing the right thing, not only in the Lord’s eyes but also in the eyes of other people.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²¹ For we provide for what is good, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of men.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²¹ For we forecast what may be good not only before God, but also before men.

2 Corinthians 8:21 Cross References

1 Kings 18:34

And he said, “Do it a second time”; and they did it a second time. And he said, “Do it a third time”; and they did it a third time.

Proverbs 3:4

So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God and man.

Matthew 23:5

They do all their deeds to be seen by men; for they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long,

Matthew 5:16

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 6:1

“Beware of practicing your piety before men in order to be seen by them; for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 6:4

so that your alms may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Romans 12:17

Repay no one evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.

Romans 14:18

he who thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God's word; but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.

2 Corinthians 8:20

We intend that no one should blame us about this liberal gift which we are administering,

2 Corinthians 8:22

And with them we are sending our brother whom we have often tested and found earnest in many matters, but who is now more earnest than ever because of his great confidence in you.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

abstain from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 3:7

moreover he must be well thought of by outsiders, or he may fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, rule their households, and give the enemy no occasion to revile us.

1 Peter 2:12

Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that in case they speak against you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

Ruth 3:14

So she lay at his feet until the morning, but arose before one could recognize another; and he said, “Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing floor.”